Niger's ruling junta regained control of the capital after hours of fighting on Saturday, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in Niamey. The clashes marked a direct challenge to the military council's authority.
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Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it had regained control after hours of fighting on Saturday. Léo Paichard and Nick Rushworth report.
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