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Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in capital

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Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle20 mins 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.
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.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera2 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…
Reuters
Reuters🏁 first to report3 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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