CroatiaIn Niger, armed forces have quelled a mutiny by soldiers and gradually restored control in the capital, Niamey, according to a statement on state television. The mutineers initially captured their colleagues within the base at the international airport in Niamey and then attacked other strategic locations in the city. Gunfire and explosions were reported early Saturday morning, but the military claims they have regained control. According to a military official, the rebels briefly occupied the international airport and took over the building of the state television station. A senior anonymous military officer told the agency dpa that national security forces successfully defended the presidential palace. According to a report by dpa correspondent, gunfire began around 1 am local time and lasted about six hours. In several parts of Niamey, electricity supply was cut off. Similar incidents have already occurred in Niamey in mid-June and January. Niger, a West African country rich in minerals including significant uranium, oil, and gold resources, has been under military rule since a coup in August 2023 that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Like its neighbors Burkina Faso and Mali, it
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the situation in Niger, detailing both the actions of the military and the context of previous uprisings. It mentions the involvement of various groups such as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, as well as the geopolitical implications involving Russia and Western
