# Niger coup attempt: Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-07 02:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Times Nigeria | Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action | 2026-09-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxORjM4aUNSZTNYWWN3VjRpNzhraU5zOTlSVDZrVVlnc3BlemozYVRKZXAwZXJWQ3RWUG5IdWh3enJRQUNPSk43RUNNN1liYzY2dDl6eE1uakRSN0I0STRoSlVGLWpNWjJXN01kS2pVRzNRczdJLVpPWF9ud0FPZ2x5V0l0OFZjTWZKdXdxaF9ETGZsVzlnaEwxcVpTTmp5X1JOZHlpTkp6TlFjTnNuY25HdWhCbkstWlo0UzZTazJ3V3A5bGFUdWVnbXUwUF9tZUVxM3NzcXNWNnAyS3M?oc=5) |

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