Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control

Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Niger's defence ministry says armed forces retaking control of sites targeted in overnight attack.

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…