Gunfire and explosions were reported across multiple Niamey districts from the early hours of Aug. 29 local time. Sources said armed men attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and tried to breach security perimeters around the presidential palace. Residents reported heavy fighting and blasts near the 101 Air Base, which adjoins the airport. The airport was targeted in January and June this year. Sahel National Alliance MP and National Transitional Council member Bana Wagana Ibrahim said on

Gunfire and explosions were reported across multiple Niamey districts from the early hours of Aug. 29 local time. Sources said armed men attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and tried to breach security perimeters around the presidential palace. Residents reported heavy fighting and blasts near the 101 Air Base, which adjoins the airport. The airport was targeted in January and June this year. Sahel National Alliance MP and National Transitional Council member Bana Wagana Ibrahim said on social media the attackers were aiming at the 101 air base but that Nigerien security forces had regained control. Niger’s government and military have not confirmed the reports.