'Soldiers attempted mutiny': Niger's def min after gunfire, blasts rock Niamey

The incident marked the third attack this year on the capital's nternational airport, following two earlier assaults by jihadi rebels.The Niger government said a group of soldiers had attempted to stage a mutiny and that the situation was now under control after sustained gunfire and explosions were heard overnight int

Niger’s defense minister says soldiers attempted predawn mutiny  Toronto Star

Authorities in Niger says there has been a mutiny at a key military base in the capital, Niamey

Niger’s defense minister says soldiers attempted predawn mutiny  AP News

Gunfire and explosions were heard across Niamey overnight. The attack posed the latest threat to Niger's military junta, led by Abdourahamane Tiani, who seized power in a 2023 coup.

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.

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…

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