In the night to Saturday fights happen in Niamey. Niamey is the capital city of Niger. Soldiers attack important buildings. Many shots and explosions occur. The fights last about 6 hours.
The attackers occupy the airport. They also take the state TV building. In many parts of the city the power fails. Radio and TV cannot broadcast for some time.
Security forces defend the palace of the president. Heavy weapon fire happens there. It is the 3rd attack on the airport in the year 2026. Who is behind the attacks is still unclear.
The military rules the country since a putsch in the year 2023. A putsch is a violent takeover of power. Niger lies in West Africa and is very poor. General Abdourahamane Tiani leads the country now.
