Gunfire, explosions reported in Niger capital Niamey

Sustained gunfire and explosions erupted across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with witnesses reporting clashes near a major military base and the presidential palace. The cause of the violence was not immediately clear, though a security source indicated that attackers had targeted the city's international airport and attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidency.