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PoliticsNiger's Military Government Blames France for Orchestrating Failed Capital Mutiny
Niger's military government has accused France of orchestrating a failed military mutiny in Niamey, a claim that Paris has strongly denied as tensions between the two nations persist.
Al Jazeera English|September 6, 2026|1
Breaking NewsNiger Security Forces Defeat Armed Mutiny at Critical Niamey Airbase
Security forces in Niger successfully suppressed a mutiny by hundreds of disgruntled soldiers at a major military airbase in Niamey, dealing a blow to military ruler Gen Abdourahamane Tiani.
The National|August 30, 2026|1
Breaking NewsNighttime Gunfire and Explosions Shake Niger's Capital Following Attacks on Airport and Military Base
Gunfire and explosions rocked Niger's capital Niamey after attacks targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and a major military base. Security forces reportedly regained control following the clashes, which occurred amid ongoing regional insurgencies and tensions over the country's uranium sector.
The National|August 29, 2026