Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Soldiers at a key Niamey air base turned on their officers and opened fire at sensitive sites. The apparent mutiny heaps fresh pressure on Niger's junta as insecurity and economic strain deepen.

Niger's junta said Saturday it was back in control after mutineers held soldiers hostage at a military base next to the capital's airport. Russian forces reportedly helped members of Niger's presidential…

Dozens of rebeling soldiers were killed or arrested, state media said. The attack posed the latest threat to Niger's military junta, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in a 2023 coup.

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niamey, Niger, near the airport and presidential palace, amid rising tensions and military response.

Niger’s government says it has foiled an attempted mutiny by some soldiers after heavy gunfire was heard overnight in Niamey, the country’s capital. The

Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

DAKAR, Aug 29 - Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Authorities in Niger says there has been a mutiny at a key military base in the capital, Niamey.

Rebel soldiers in Niger fired at sensitive sites in Niamey after seizing officers at a key military base. The unrest sharpens pressure on the junta as insecurity and jihadi attacks strain the army.

Sustained gunfire and explosions have been reported in several parts of Niger’s capital, Niamey, in what security sources described as an attack targeting

The source of the attack remained unclear as of Saturday morning, while Nigerien authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.