**Mutinous Soldiers Attack Niger’s Airport and Presidential Palace, Sources Say**
*Niamey, Niger – August 29, 2026* – According to unnamed sources cited by local media, a group of mutinous soldiers launched coordinated attacks on the main airport and the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Monday.
The assaults are being described as part of an ongoing challenge to the authority of President Abdourahamane Tiani, who came to power after a military coup in 2023. The sources did not specify the number of soldiers involved, the extent of the damage, or whether any casualties were reported.
No official statement has yet been released by the Nigerien government or the presidential office. International observers have previously warned that the country remains vulnerable to internal unrest following the 2023 coup that ousted the previous civilian administration.
The incident follows a series of security incidents in the region, where armed factions have repeatedly targeted key infrastructure and government facilities. The United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called for stability and a return to constitutional order in Niger.
Further details are expected as the situation develops and as authorities assess the impact of the attacks.
Article and image source: sowetan.co.za
