Niger: Situation under control after gunfire in Niamey, according to the Ministry of Defense

The situation in Niamey is under control following gunfire that occurred during the night of August 28 to 29, 2026, involving soldiers from Base 101. The Ministry of Defense described the events as a 'mood movement' and assured that security forces had regained control of the targeted sites. Authorities called on the population to remain calm and continue their normal activities after a morning marked by a heavy military presence in the capital.