Conflict & Security
Niger palace insurgents repelled, source says
Niger's presidential guard repelled “insurgents from within the armed forces” who tried to enter the presidential palace in Niamey on Saturday, a security source told AFP, as shooting continued.
Gunfire was heard in several neighbourhoods of the capital throughout the night, including in the city centre near the presidential palace and in the airport area, where there is a major military base.
The state television signal was cut for just over an hour before being restored at about 10:00 am local time, or 0900 GMT.
Update
Gunfire was heard in several Niamey neighbourhoods overnight, including near the presidential palace and in the airport area.
The airport area has a major military base.
The state television signal was cut for just over an hour before being restored at about 10:00 am local time.
Source note: AFP news report published on 29 August 2026 at 09:34:29 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The identities, number and objectives of the insurgents were not specified.
No casualty figures were supplied.
The reason for the state television signal interruption was not established.
Source
AFP news report published on .