Tensions High in Niger After Failed Mutiny

Niger's government blames France for a recent army uprising, while France calls the claims 'pure fantasy.'

There is a lot of confusion in Niger right now. The country’s ruling military leaders say France helped organize a mutiny against them. A mutiny is when soldiers turn against their own leaders. France says this is not true. They call the accusation 'pure fantasy' and strongly deny any involvement in the failed attempt to take over the government. This event has many people looking at which countries are actually helping Niger. Some experts are asking if Russia is doing a better job at supporting its allies in West Africa than it is at winning its own wars. We are also learning more about t…