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WorldGunfire and explosions heard in Niger’s capital Niamey

Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across several parts of Niamey early Saturday, residents said. One resident heard shots in the direction of Diori Hamani International Airport. The incident’s cause and nature remain unclear, and Nigerien government and military authorities have issued no official statement.

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Gunfire and explosions heard in Niger’s capital Niamey
Gunfire and explosions heard in Niger’s capital NiameyWorld