Niger: 'Army insurgents' attempted to breach the presidential palace

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Niger

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Niger: 'Army insurgents' attempted to breach the presidential palace

Insurgents from the armed forces attempted to breach the presidential palace in Niamey but were repelled by the presidential guard. Gunfire exchanges were reported near the palace and the airport, while state television was off-air for over an hour. Residents heard heavy gunfire in several neighborhoods of the capital.

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