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Gunfire heard near military base in Niger capital

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Vanguard1 hrs ago

Gunfire and explosions were heard on Saturday morning in Niger's capital, Niamey, including around a military base near the city's airport

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Africa News1 hrs ago

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital

Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

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Deutsche Welle4 hrs ago

Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in capital

Niger is ruled by a military junta like its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso. The three countries have struggled to contain jihadi violence in recent years.

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The Straits Times7 hrs ago

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey, witnesses say

DAKAR, Aug 29 - Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses.

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Al Jazeera7 hrs ago

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey

Sustained gunfire ‌and explosions rang out across several ⁠areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to ‌a ⁠Reuters witness.More to come…

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Reuters🏁 first to report7 hrs ago

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey, witnesses say

Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey, witnesses say Reuters

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