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Nigeria rejects alleged support for Niger coup and reaffirms democracy

Nigeria has denied alleged support for the coup in neighboring Niger and reaffirmed its commitment to democratic government. The report concerns regional political tensions following Niger's coup.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 4, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC.

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Relations between Nigeria and Niger affect stability and security across West Africa.

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