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Niger faces coup attempt with airport attack

Soldiers attacked Niamey airport and the presidential palace in Niger, according to witnesses and the military government.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the military government of Niger, soldiers attacked the main international airport in Niamey, the capital, during an attempted coup. Witnesses reported that the attacks occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 29, and that the soldiers advanced towards the presidential palace, briefly taking control of the national broadcaster.

The situation in the country remains unstable, but the military government claims it is regaining control after the failed coup attempt, as reported by Notícias ao Minuto. Russia has also expressed solidarity with Niger following the events.

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