Gunfire heard near military base in Niger capital
The shooting began overnight and continued into the morning, with the cause initially unclear and authorities urging residents to remain calm as security forces mobilised.reuters+2 Residents reported sustained gunfire and explosions around Base 101, a military installation located within the Diori Hamani International Airport complex, as well as in the administrative district near the presidential palace and national broadcaster. Videos posted online showed armoured vehicles being deployed around the airport area.reuters+3 A Reuters report later cited four sources who described the assault as an attack by mutinous soldiers, rather than immediately confirming a jihadist attack. A security source said attackers targeted the airport and tried to breach security around the presidency, while another said some attackers had been neutralised and others fled during ensuing search operations.reuters+1 Base 101 is a sensitive site that houses the headquarters of Niger’s Russian Africa […]
