Niger military government says mutiny contained

A mutiny erupted at a military base in Niamey, the capital of Niger, before quickly expanding to the vicinity of the presidential palace and the state broadcaster’s facilities. Security forces reported that the unrest began early in the day, with soldiers seizing control of the base and then moving outward, prompting a rapid response from government troops tasked with restoring order.

By late afternoon, the disturbance had reached the area surrounding the presidential palace and the headquarters of the national broadcaster, raising concerns about potential disruptions to communications and governance. Authorities announced that additional units were being deployed to contain the situation and that investigations were underway to determine the motives behind the mutiny. No official casualty figures have been released, and the government has urged calm while efforts to re‑establish full control continue.