Niger mutiny: What happened and what happens next - BBC Africa

Niger’s capital, Niamey, was rocked by gunfire and explosions early on Saturday as mutinous soldiers targeted key sites, including the airport and areas near the presidential palace. The government says it has regained control of the military airbase. Russia has also said its forces assisted Niger during the mutiny. The unrest is the latest challenge to Niger’s military junta, which seized power in a 2023 coup. So, what happened, who was behind the mutiny, and what could it mean for Niger’s military government? The BBC’s Makuochi Okafor explains. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/