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Niger military mutiny sparks gunfire and explosions in Niamey
Niger's capital, Niamey, experienced a night of intense gunfire and explosions as a group of soldiers engaged in what authorities described as a limited mutiny. The unrest primarily centered around the Diori Hamani International Airport and the strategic Base 101, which serves as the headquarters for Russia's Africa Corps and the unified force of the Alliance of Sahel States.
Defense Minister Gen. Salifou Mody stated that the mutineers, described as being in rupture with military regulations, sequestered fellow soldiers at Base 101 before firing at sensitive locations in the city. Reports indicated that the clashes also affected the Plateau administrative district, near the presidential palace. During the chaos, the national television station, Télé Sahel, experienced a temporary broadcast interruption.
Government forces responded quickly to contain the movement and have reportedly regained control of the targeted sites. While some local observers characterized the event as a potential coup attempt, the military junta has maintained it was a disciplinary issue. The incident marks the third time this year that the airport area has faced significant unrest.
Entities
Abdourahamane Tiani · Africa Corps · Air Base 101 · Alliance of Sahel States · Base 101 · Diori Hamani International Airport · Mohamed Bazoum · National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland · Niamey · Niger · Salifou Mody
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Security forces launched search operations and reported that attackers were neutralized. plumedafrique.tg · thevaultznews.com · www.achkayen.com · curadas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A passenger aircraft flying from Algiers to Niamey was forced to divert to Burkina Faso due to the incident.
- [● 46 SOURCES] Sustained gunfire and explosions were heard in several areas of Niamey, Niger, early Saturday. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · plumedafrique.tg · thevaultznews.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.kaweru.com · +25 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Niger has been under military rule since a July 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · plumedafrique.tg · thevaultznews.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · thesudantimes.com · +5 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] A group of soldiers in breach of military regulations sequestered colleagues at Base 101 before firing at sensitive sites. plumedafrique.tg · thevaultznews.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · thesudantimes.com · traceinfos.com · +8 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and attempted to breach the presidential palace security perimeter. plumedafrique.tg · thevaultznews.com · www.kaweru.com · www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) called the population to remain vigilant and maintain calm. www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.yeclo.com · www.kaweru.com · safenews.bg · www.journaldupays.com · +3 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The national television station, Télé Sahel, experienced a broadcast interruption, showing a black screen. www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.yeclo.com · www.mediapress24.it · baotintuc.vn · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard in Niamey, specifically near the presidential palace and Diori Hamani International Airport. www.sadanews.ps · aqlame.com · www.elaosboa.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Defense and security forces have regained control of the situation and have begun operations to track the attackers. aqlame.com · plumedafrique.tg · traceinfos.com · airinfoagadez.com · guinee3.net · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The attack targeted Air Base 101, according to Banna Wagana Ibrahim, a member of the Niger Advisory Council. aqlame.com · plumedafrique.tg · traceinfos.com · www.achkayen.com · otvoreno.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] Broadcasting of Niger television was interrupted during the ongoing clashes in Niamey. www.elaosboa.com · antiguantrumpet.com