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Gunfire and blasts near Niger's presidency
Niamy, the capital of Niger, experienced heavy gunfire and explosions in the early hours of Saturday near the international airport and the presidential palace, with the sounds of gunfire continuing in various parts of the city. The nature of the events and the responsible parties remain unclear at this time. It is believed that the sensitive security area, including a military base near the airport, was targeted in armed attacks by extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These developments come amid escalating security challenges resulting from attacks by armed groups and the government’s failure to restore stability since the military coup in July 2023. This coup led Niger to be ruled by a military regime that has since been enhancing its relations with Russia at the expense of its partnership with the West.
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