WorldNiger’s capital, Niamey, has returned to normal after an intense weekend. A soldiers’ mutiny took control of the city on August 29 before being stopped by the army with help from Russia’s Africa Corps. The following day, Algeria deployed four fighter jets and two other military aircraft, an unexpected move for a country known for its non-intervention doctrine.
WorldNiger’s military government says it has put down a mutiny that threatened its rule. Loyalist forces, backed by Russian allies, retook a military base near Niamey’s international airport after hours of fighting. Officials described the mainly young special forces officers involved as rogue soldiers driven by discontent after serving on the Tillaberi and Dosso front lines.
WorldGunfire and explosions were reported in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after mutinying soldiers tried to storm the presidential palace and challenge the ruling junta. The government said it regained control following hours of fighting on Saturday.
WorldNiger’s military government says it is restoring control in Niamey after soldiers staged an overnight mutiny. The rebels attacked the international airport and areas near the presidential palace, and reportedly held several commanders hostage at a nearby military base. The unrest is described as the most serious internal military challenge yet to General Abdourahamane Tiani.
WorldSoldiers at a key military base in Niger rebelled against officers and fired at sensitive sites in the capital, Niamey, amid gunfire and explosions. Authorities described the apparent mutiny as a major threat to the struggling junta, while security forces deployed around the airport.
WorldNiger’s defence ministry said the armed forces were gradually retaking sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital, Niamey. State television, which had briefly gone off air, resumed broadcasting on Saturday and read out the statement.