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How the U.S. Fumbled Niger’s Coup and Gave Russia an Opening

A coup in Niger has led to the imprisonment of the president and given Russia an opportunity to gain influence in West Africa, potentially leading to regional conflict.

Niger's president, Mohamed Bazoum, is still imprisoned in his palace after a coup.
The coup has given Russia an opening in the region and threatens to turn West Africa into a theater for regional war.
The U.S. and Europe failed to anticipate the coup and are scrambling to find a solution.
The coup could lead to Russia gaining control of important drone bases in the region.
Eleven West African countries have threatened to use force to restore Bazoum to power.

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A raft of U.S. data and European inflation numbers will give guidance on how the world's top central banks will navigate the way ahead, including the hotly debated "no landing" scenario. Reports on U.S. durable goods orders, home prices, manufacturing and consumer confidence threaten to cement expec

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