In der nigrischen Hauptstadt Niamey wurden der Flughafen und das Regierungsgebäude von aufständischen Soldaten angegriffen. Die Kämpfe dauern offenbar weiter an.

Niger is ruled by a military junta like its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso. The three countries have struggled to contain jihadi violence in recent years.

Gunfire and explosions rock Niamey as attackers strike Niger’s main airport, military base and presidency amid ongoing Sahel security turmoil.

Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niger's capital on Saturday morning. Mutinous soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and areas near the presidency. State television and…