Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Niger

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Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey

Sustained gunfire and explosions were heard across several areas of Niamey, Niger's capital, early Saturday morning. Shots were reported around Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace. Niger has been ruled by a military government since a July 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

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