Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
Africa • Aug 29, 2026, 12:33 AM
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Niger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey, according to a statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after temporarily going offline.
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Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
Africa • 12:33 AM
1 min
Niger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey, according to a statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday afte
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