TV signal down after gunfire, explosions heard across Niger's capital
National television service was cut in Niger on Saturday after a night of gunfire and explosions reported by residents in the capital Niamey, including around a military base near an international airport that was attacked twice this year by rival jihadist groups.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
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France 24Tier B
TV signal down after gunfire, explosions heard across Niger's capital(opens original report in a new tab)Al JazeeraTier B
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey(opens original report in a new tab)Shots were heard around the city's Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace. — Al Jazeera
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