Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns that the political crisis could hinder the nation s fight against jihadists and boost Russia s influence in West Africa.
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NIAMEY, Niger (AP) Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns the political crisis could hinder the nation s fight against jihadists and boost Russia s influence in West Africa.