# Heavy gunfire in Niger capital as clashes reported at presidential palace

https://mins.news/en/item/36802

- euronews, 2026-08-29 10:55 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/29/heavy-gunfire-in-niger-capital-as-clashes-reported-at-presidential-palace

> Heavy gunfire was heard in Niger’s capital as clashes were reported at the presidential palace. The military junta, which has ruled for three years, has struggled to contain jihadist violence.

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