The United States has accused Russia's Wagner mercenary group of 'taking advantage' of instability in Niger.
The West African country witnessed a coup on July 26, ousting the democratically elected president.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the BBC there are concerns the Russian group could 'manifest itself' in parts of the Sahel Region.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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