Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base

Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Niger's ​defense ​ministry said the armed forces were ​progressively ‌retaking ⁠control ‌of sites targeted in ⁠an overnight attack on ​the ‌capital Niamey, according to a ‌statement read ​on state television, which resumed broadcasting ​on ​Saturday after ​temporarily going ​offline.

Niger’s defense minister says soldiers were behind predawn gunfire at a military base in an apparent mutiny

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