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Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 05:05:58

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Sustained gunfire ‌and explosions rang out across several ⁠areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to ‌a ⁠Reuters witness.
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