https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capitalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital#u53227Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:05:26 +0000The situation in Niger's capital, Niamey, appears calm after a mutiny by aggrieved soldiers against the ruling military junta was thwarted. The mutineers attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace on Saturday, triggering heavy gunfire and explosions. Niger's military authorities report that security forces, assisted by Russian-linked Africa Corps, fought the rebels, resulting in dozens of soldiers being killed or arrested.Why it mattersThis uprising represents a major challenge to the military government that has ruled Niger since 2023. The country ha https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mutinous-soldiers-attack-airport-presidency-in-niger-capital#u52156Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:15 +0000Mutinous soldiers launched an attempted coup in Niamey on Saturday, attacking the Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace. The assault began around 1 a.m. local time, triggering hours of heavy gunfire and explosions across the capital and briefly disabling state radio and television. Niger's military authorities report that security forces fought the rebels, resulting in dozens of soldiers being killed or arrested. This uprising represents a major challenge to the military government that has ruled the country since 2023.Why it mattersNiger is a gold and uranium ric