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Gunfire heard near military base in Niger capital: residents to AFP
Abidjan: Gunfire was heard overnight near a military base at the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey, which had been attacked twice this year by jihadists, residents told AFP Saturday.“There is heavy gunfire and explosions at Base 101 in Niamey,” one local resident told AFP, a report confirmed by several other witnesses.Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade.Niamey airport has been targeted twice this year by jihadists, first by the Islamic State in the
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saharareporters.com
Explosions Rock Niger Republic Capital Niamey As Gunmen Target Airport, Military Base
The incident reportedly began around 1:00 a.m. on August 29, 2026, with heavy exchanges of gunfire and explosions heard in several parts of the capital.
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africanews.com
Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital | Africanews
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.
