Niamey Unrest: Gunfire and Blasts Reported in Niger Capital
Sustained gunfire and explosions rocked Niger’s capital, Niamey, on August 29, 2026, marking the third major security incident in the city this year. Witnesses reported heavy combat near Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace, with conflicting accounts of whether attackers were “terrorists” or “mutinous soldiers,” according to Reuters and AFP. Escalating Violence in … Read more