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Niger junta says it regained control after gunfire and explosions at presidential palace and airport

Gunshots and explosions were reported near Niger's presidential palace and airport in what was described as a failed coup attempt. The junta said it had regained control.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 30, 2026, 3:08 AM UTC.

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A coup attempt could destabilize Niger's military government and heighten regional security risks.

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Niger Junta Regains Control as Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Failed Coup – THISDAYLIVE ↗thisdaylive.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
Niger Junta Regains Control as Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Coup Scare – THISDAYLIVE ↗thisdaylive.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC

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