Gunfire near Niamey airport sparks brief panic as Niger's junta-era tensions flare
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A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions near Niamey’s international airport subsided within hours, with no confirmed casualties. The incident focused on an area housing an air force base close to the presidential palace, amid Niger’s ongoing military rule and regional insecurity tied to jihadist violence and Sahel security efforts. Video footage showed flames and bright streaks in the sky, while sirens and evacuation chatter followed the blast.
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