From 0900 local time on Aug 29, Niger state television ceased broadcasting, Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was closed and roads to the presidential palace were blocked. Earlier, sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across parts of Niamey. Sources said armed assailants attacked the airport and attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidential palace.

2026-08-29

From 0900 local time on Aug 29, Niger state television ceased broadcasting, Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was closed and roads to the presidential palace were blocked. Earlier, sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across parts of Niamey. Sources said armed assailants attacked the airport and attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidential palace.