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Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital

Published by France24 Africa By FRANCE24 · 29 August 2026 at 15:33
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Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
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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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