Residents of Niger's capital, Niamey, reported heavy gunfire and explosions overnight near a military base at the international airport and the presidential palace.
Key points
- The origin of the gunfire and explosions remains unknown, and no official communication has been issued.
- Armoured vehicles were deployed to reinforce the neighbourhood near the airport following the incidents.
- Niamey's airport was previously targeted earlier in the year by the Islamic State in the Sahel and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims.
- Niger has been ruled by a military leadership following a coup in July 2023.
Why it matters
The sudden security incidents in the capital highlight the persistent instability and jihadist threat facing Niger's military regime.
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