'Army insurgents' tried to enter Niger's presidential palace
Niger This Story is breaking, please check back for updates "Insurgents from within the armed forces" tried to enter the presidential palace in Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday, security sources told AFP, but were repelled by the presidential guard.
Overnight, residents reported hearing heavy gunfire in several neighbourhoods of the capital, near the presidential palace and around the airport, which is home to a major military base.
Shooting is reportedly ongoing at the palace.
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