Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple eyewitness accounts and videos showed air defence systems…
Read more Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capitalCNN — US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple…
Read more US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger | CNN PoliticsCNN — Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on…
Read more Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears | CNN
