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The military junta in power in Niger, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, suppressed a mutiny with the support of Russia, after intense fighting around the military base in Niamey. (translated)

Niger : Aidée par la Russie, la junte au pouvoir mate une mutinerie

The military government of Niger, with Russian assistance, has recaptured an important military base in Niamey after rebel soldiers attacked the presidential palace, signaling the end of the uprising. (translated)

Niger: Armee erobert Militärbasis mit russischer Hilfe zurück

According to security and diplomatic sources cited by AFP, elements of Niger's Presidential Guard, with support from Russian forces, regained control of a strategic military base in Niamey after it had previously been occupied by rebel soldiers. (translated)

After a long wait and an official request, the Africa Corps intervened and turned the situation in favor of the presidential guard in Niamey. After Bamako in April, this is the second time Russia has fulfilled its primary mission: to preserve the existing power. (translated)

#Niger The situation in Niamey remains unchanged, 3 military barracks are controlled by anti Thiani forces, other forces are converging towards the capital though it is unclear who they would be backing, Russian Africa Corps is still out of the equation for one reason or another #Niger #Niamey #MilitaryConflict #NE

IndexHR 12h

The rebels in Niger have taken control of the airport and television, while the army reported a gradual establishment of control over the capital city, Niamey. (translated)

Pobunjenici u Nigeru zauzeli zračnu luku i televiziju. Vojska: Imamo kontrolu

The situation remains unchanged, the military who want to oust Thiani control 3 barracks in Niamey, forces are converging towards the capital, but it is unclear who they will support, the Russian Africa Corps, for one reason or another, is not involved. (translated)

In Niger, a group of soldiers mutinied against the military junta by initially detaining other soldiers at the international airport in Niamey and then attacking strategic points while the situation remains unclear. (translated)

Niger: Ministerium spricht von Meuterei gegen Militärjunta
NOS 15h

In Niger, rebellious soldiers have opened fire in the capital Niamey, with explosions heard and several officers taken hostage, while the Ministry of Defense speaks of a breach of military discipline and attempts to restore control. (translated)

Muitende militairen in Niger, explosies gehoord bij hoofdstad

In Niamey, Niger, there was apparently an attempted coup against the military junta, during which rebellious soldiers took officers hostage and attacked strategic targets, before the uprising was brought under control by the armed forces after around six hours. (translated)

Offenbar Putschversuch gegen Militärjunta in Niger - Schüsse in Niamey
NRC 15h

In the capital Niamey of Niger, mutinous soldiers have fired shots and detonated explosives, leading to chaos in the country that has been ruled by a military junta since the coup in 2023. (translated)

Schoten en explosies in Niger, ‘muitende militairen’ vallen doelen aan in hoofdstad Niamey
Il Post 16h

In the capital of Niger, Niamey, a mutiny occurred which was suppressed by the military junta, with clashes between rebel soldiers and security forces near the airport and the presidential palace. (translated)

C’è stato un ammutinamento nella capitale del Niger: la giunta militare sostiene d’averlo represso

#Niger update on the still unfolding situation in Niamey, who are the parties involved in the mutiny and why ? @France24_en https://t.co/bK6IyWOUcm #Niger #Niamey #mutiny #NE #FR

In Niger, mutinous soldiers attacked several targets in Niamey during the night, but the army claims to have regained control of the situation. (translated)

Niger: Putschversuch in Niger offenbar niedergeschlagen

#Niger situation update on the situation in Niamey, the confirmation of a mutiny and its probable causes (translated)

ERR 18h

In the capital of Niger, Niamey, there were rebel attacks on the airport and presidential palace, as a result of which the country's military junta announced that they are beginning to restore control after a long period of jihadist violence. (translated)

Nigeri pealinnas ründasid mässulised lennujaama ja presidendipaleed

In Niger, there were gunshots and explosions in the capital Niamey, allegedly carried out by rebel soldiers, while the power was out and the media was temporarily unreachable. (translated)

Niger: Schüsse und Explosionen in Hauptstadt Niamey

In West African Niger, insurgent attackers have taken over the international airport and the building of the state television broadcaster, while national security forces were able to defend the presidential palace in the capital Niamey. (translated)

Niger: Aufständische nehmen Flughafen und TV-Sender ein
IndexHR 18h

Rebel soldiers attacked the airport and presidential palace in Niger's capital, Niamey, with continuous gunfire and explosions, as military sources confirmed that the attack came at a time when authorities were trying to maintain control over the situation. (translated)

Pobunjeni vojnici napali glavni grad Nigera, pucnjava kod predsjedničke palače

#Niger-Situation / 10 h45 mn TU ce 29/8/ D’après mes informations, ( bonne source) 1-les mutins sont toujours présents à la base aérienne de Niamey. 2- Le ministre de la défense a déclaré à la télévision nationale : Un groupe de soldats en rupture avec le règlement militaire a entrepris de séquestrer certains de leurs camarades dans la caserne de la base 101 de Niamey et d'effectuer des tirs sur certains sites sensibles de la ville de Niamey. La prompte réaction des forces de défense et de sécurité a permis de circonscrire ce mouvement d'humeur et de reprendre progressivement le contrôle de ces sites. Aussi, la population est quant à elle invitée à garder son calme et à vaquer librement à ces occupations. Fait à Niamey, le 29 août 2026, signé le ministre de la Défense nationale, le général d'armée Salifou Moudi. #Niger #Sécurité #Niamey