AustriaOn Saturday morning, gunfire and explosions were reported at the airport in Niamey, Niger, where a military base is located. This marks the third attack on the site this year. The attacks occurred amid ongoing conflict between the ruling military junta and jihadist groups. Security forces were deployed to the area, according to a security source who spoke to Reuters, though these claims could not be independently verified. Witnesses reported continued fighting around the military base and attempts by attackers to breach security barriers near the presidential palace. The military junta has stated that they have regained control of the situation. Niger, which has significant uranium, oil, and gold reserves, has been under military rule since a coup in July 2023 that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, a Western ally.
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