Niger’s government says it regained control after soldiers attacked the palace and airbase
The reported mutiny targeted the military government that seized power in July 2023.
Mutinous soldiers attacked key sites in Niamey, Niger’s capital, early Saturday, including the presidential palace and Military Airbase 101, Premium Times reported. State broadcasting briefly went offline. Defence Minister Salifou Mody said loyalist troops had responded and restored control. A verified casualty total was not available in the reporting reviewed for this issue.