29.08.2026 09:30
It has been reported that many gunshots and explosions were heard in different points of Niger's capital, Niamey. According to Reuters, gunshots were also heard around the Diori Hamani International Airport and the Presidential Palace, while military vehicles were seen in the city. No official statement has yet been made by the Nigerien government regarding the events.
Niamey, the capital of Niger, is experiencing tense hours. It has been reported that numerous sounds of gunfire and explosions have been heard from different parts of the city, with gunshots also reported around Diori Hamani International Airport and the Presidential Palace.
According to information reported by Reuters, no official information has yet been shared regarding the source of the gunfire and explosion sounds heard at various points in Niamey.
GUNSHOTS AROUND THE AIRPORT AND PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
Initial information about the developments in Niamey has revealed that gunfire was heard from multiple points in the city. It was also stated that gunshots were heard around Diori Hamani International Airport and the Presidential Palace.
The sounds of explosions heard in the capital and the military vehicles seen on the streets were captured on amateur cameras. While the images revealed the activity in the city, no detailed official statement has yet been made regarding the cause and scope of the events.
NO STATEMENT YET FROM THE NIGER GOVERNMENT
Following the sounds of gunfire and explosions, all eyes turned to Niger's administration. However, according to the latest information reported, the Nigerien government has not yet made an official statement about what happened.
Therefore, there is no confirmed information as to whether the gunfire and explosion sounds heard in Niamey stem from an attack, a security operation, or another development.
Niger, a West African country, has been governed by a military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani following the military coup that took place in 2023.