General Salifou Mody, one of the officers involved in the coup in Niger, visited Mali and met with officials, including Col. Assimi Goita, who took control of the country three years ago. Western countries are concerned about Russia's influence in Niger following the coup, as Mali has welcomed fighters from the Wagner Group. Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that foreign military intervention in Niger would be seen as a declaration of war against them. The frustration in Niger and neighboring countries over government weaknesses in addressing corruption and Islamic extremism has been directed towards France, the former colonizer of several African nations. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has warned against foreign meddling and military intervention in the coup.

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