Niger Coup Shows “Effectiveness Of Wagner” | Prigozhin Claims Credit For Takeover

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the private military company Wagner Group, said his fighters played a role in the military coup in Niger. He praised the effectiveness of Wagner Group in a voice message, claiming they helped the people of Niger gain independence and fight against colonialists, restoring order and combating terrorists. However, the US has denied the possibility of Russia or Wagner's involvement in influencing the coup. Niger has been crucial in American efforts to counter Islamist terrorism in Africa.