Night of tension in Niamey: gunfire, explosions, and information battle around Niger's power

On the night of August 28-29, 2026, gunfire and explosions shook Niamey, targeting strategic sites such as Diori Hamani International Airport and Military Base 101. The defense and security forces responded to armed assailants, while conflicting rumors circulated on social media regarding the control of the situation. The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland called for calm and vigilance, as General Abdourahamane Tiani's regime faces increasing security challenges since taking power in July 2023.