Gunfire heard near military base in Niger capital

Gunfire and explosions were heard on Saturday morning in Niamey, near a military base that has been attacked twice this year by jihadists. The first shots were reported around 1:00 am, with residents also hearing sporadic gunfire at 5:00 am. Niamey has been targeted by jihadist groups, including the Islamic State in the Sahel and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, who are vying for dominance in the region.