In Niger haben Soldaten offenbar wichtige Gebäude angegriffen. Der Strom fiel aus, Fernsehen und Radio waren nicht erreichbar.

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.

Shots were heard around the city's Diori Hamani International Airport, and near the presidential palace.

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…