An attempted coup in Niger Republic from August 29 to 30, 2026, was thwarted, with plotters targeting the Diori Hamani International Airport, state broadcaster, and presidential palace. The public protested against the attempt, which they saw as an effort to restore French dominance. The article highlights Queen Sarraounia Mangou, a Hausa leader who resisted French colonization in the late 19th century. Her resistance is cited as an example of the stiff opposition France faced in the region.
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