Niger: Gunfire heard in Niamey, attempted coup reported foiled
Gunfire was heard around the presidential palace in Niamey and near an air base located within the capital’s airport grounds, according to Le Monde International. The outlet reported a foiled coup attempt.
A coup attempt was reported foiled in Niger, according to Le Monde International. The outlet reported that gunfire had been heard in the capital, Niamey, since the middle of the night.
The shots were reported near the presidential palace and around an air base. The facility is located within the grounds of Niamey airport, according to information published by the outlet.
Limited information on the events
The available information does not specify the source of the gunfire, those involved, or the circumstances in which the attempt failed. No toll or further details on the immediate aftermath of the events were provided in the source consulted.
The reported situation therefore remains limited, at this stage, to gunfire heard in two sensitive areas of the capital and the announcement of a foiled coup attempt.
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