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Al Jazeera · 2d

Gunfire, blasts in Niamey as soldiers mutiny in Niger’s capital

Niger’s ⁠Defence Ministry says armed forces are retaking control after ‘sensitive sites’ targeted in overnight attack.

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Explosions, gunfire at Niger's Niamey airport and presidency perimeter, sources say

The Africa Report · 2d

Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in Niamey

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Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger’s mutiny

Niger’s junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend, triggering a 24-hour standoff that ended with Russian...

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Dozens of Soldiers Killed or Arrested After an Apparent Mutiny in Niger’s Capital, State TV Reports

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Burkina Faso and Mali react to di mutiny attack for Niger

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Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Most of the clashes took place at Niamey’s main airport that houses the military air base and in a district where the presidential palace is located.

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Niger says military regained control after soldiers' failed mutiny

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Los Angeles Times on MSN

Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Russia's ambassador to Niger, Viktor Voropayev, told Russian media Niger had requested support from the Russian force and the mutineers were "neutralized, particularly thanks to the intervention" of Africa Corps.

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Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

Niger's army regained control of a key military airbase on Sunday after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers a day earlier, the latest challenge to military ruler

Leadership

Niger Republic Junta Says Mutinous Soldiers Attempted Coup In Niamey

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported early Saturday morning in several parts of Niamey, the Nigerien capital.

Modern Ghana

‎Confederal Parliamentary Sessions of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Open in Niamey ‎

The first confederal parliamentary sessions of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are opening in Niamey, Niger, on 24 August 2026, marking an important step in the institutional development of the regional confederation .

Ahram Online

Clashes in Niamey after troops attempt to storm presidential palace

Clashes erupted in Niger's capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city.