Heavy Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niamey as Reports of Military Mutiny Spark Tension
Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported across Niger’s capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Saturday, amid unverified reports of an internal military confrontation involving members of the country’s Defence and Security Forces. The incident, which reportedly began at about 2:30 a.m. local time, was said to have continued until around 6:00 a.m., with heightened