Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny Explosions and gunfire rang out across Niamey early on Saturday, including around the presidency. Africa 17 min ago
Niger said it had regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday, in the latest challenge to military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani as his government struggles to contain a jihadist insurgency.
Niger state media said late Saturday that the attack involved "hundreds of disaffected soldiers" and that fighting lasted for several hours as forces loyal to military leader Tiani tried to regain control.
The Islamic State affiliate has staged multiple deadly assaults on the military in southwest Niger, including one earlier this month that killed 18 soldiers.
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