France Denies Inciting Failed Niger Mutiny, Calls Accusation 'Pure Fantasy' France has denied accusations that it instigated a recent failed mutiny in Niger, calling the claims "pure fantasy.
" The incident highlighted deepening tensions between Niger's ruling military council and its former colonial power.
Niger's government, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani since his 2023 coup, accused France of orchestrating the mutiny through a "vast network" of collusion.