https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/soldiers-in-niger-attack-presidential-palace-and-airport-shaking-juntaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/soldiers-in-niger-attack-presidential-palace-and-airport-shaking-juntahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/soldiers-in-niger-attack-presidential-palace-and-airport-shaking-junta#u52879Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:07:15 +0000Niger's military-led government has regained control of the capital, Niamey, following a 24-hour mutiny by soldiers. Mutineers attacked the presidential palace and an airport, triggering gunfire and explosions across the city. State TV reports that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested during the unrest. Russia claims its Africa Corps intervened to help repel the coup attempt. The junta, led by General Tiani, says security forces have contained the threat and recovered a military base.Why it mattersThis unrest occurs three years after the initial military takeover of the gold and ura