https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-say#u57666Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:05:41 +0000Russian forces helped the military government in Niger regain control of a key airbase and the capital after renegade soldiers attempted a coup. The mutiny involved attacks on the presidential palace and Diori Hamani International Airport starting at 1 a.m. local time on August 29. While the capital is now calm, the uprising resulted in dozens of soldiers being arrested or killed. The internal conflict reflects growing frustration within the Nigerien armed forces regarding repeated losses to jihadist groups.Why it mattersThe ruling military junta is led by Abdourahamane Tiani. This rebellion r https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-say#u52960Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:20:14 +0000Niger's military authorities have regained control of a key military airbase in Niamey following an attempted coup on Saturday, August 29. Mutinous soldiers targeted the Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace, triggering heavy gunfire and explosions starting around 1 a.m. local time. While the capital now appears calm, the rebellion resulted in dozens of soldiers being killed or arrested. The attack represents a direct challenge to the ruling military junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani.Why it mattersThe airbase was targeted twice earlier this year prior to the Saturd https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital-sources-say#u51911Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:45:49 +0000Mutinous soldiers attacked the airport and presidency in Niger's capital, Niamey, triggering sustained gunfire and explosions. The attacks occurred early on Saturday, briefly knocking state television and radio off air. Dozens of soldiers have been killed or arrested, according to a state television broadcast. The country's security forces are battling the mutinous soldiers.Why it mattersThe attacks in Niger's capital are a major threat to the country's ruling junta. Niger has been a key player in the Sahel region's fight against Islamist militants. The country's