Chaos in the Desert: Unrest Rocks Niamey, Niger's Capital City The sounds of gunfire and blasts echoed through Niamey, Niger's capital city, on Saturday morning.
The disturbances were reported near the Diori Hamani international airport and around the presidential palace. These incidents follow a pattern of violence that has plagued the country in recent years.
Niger has been under military rule since President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in July 2023.