Mutinous Soldiers Attack Niger's Presidency and Airport in Niamey

Mutinous soldiers simultaneously attacked Niger's presidential district and international airport in Niamey on August 29, 2026, triggering hours of gunfire across the capital. The airport hosts Base 101, a military installation previously targeted in January and June 2026. Niger has faced repeated coups and mutinies since the 2023 military takeover that ousted the elected president and expelled Western forces.