Niamey, Niger – The failed mutiny in Niger has shown the extent to which President Abdourahamane Tiani now relies on Russian support when his government comes under threat, including from within his own security forces. On August 29, soldiers calling themselves the Armed Forces for the Restoration of the Homeland attacked Air Base 101 at Niamey’s…

Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices by up to 40% for diesel and up to 28% for gasoline. The government cites higher import costs and the Baniyas refinery overhaul. Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026 Share Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes on social media share-nodes…