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White House: No Signs of Wagner Involvement in Niger


White House: No Signs of Wagner Involvement in Niger
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The United States has not seen any credible indications of involvement by Russia, or the Russian Wagner Group private army, in a coup in the African nation of Niger, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday. Jean-Pierre also told reporters at a briefing that "President Mohamed Bazoum is still the legitimate president," adding "negotiations were still ongoing."

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