Military factions ‘wrangling for power’ after coup in Niger

Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold up a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger (Sam Mednick/AP)

Various factions of Niger’s military are said to be wrangling for power two days after members of the presidential guard staged a coup.

The move has sparked political chaos which could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and increase Russia’s influence in West Africa.