Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Niger
Politics

Niger’s military government announced it contained a mutiny in Niamey after hours of gunfire and explosions near key military and government sites. The attacks began shortly after midnight at Base 101, where renegade soldiers opened fire on sensitive locations. Security forces quickly regained control, with dozens of rebel soldiers reportedly killed or arrested.
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