Gunfire reported near Niger's presidential palace
18 (Xinhua) -- Explosions and bursts of gunfire were reported in Niger's capital Niamey, which was by some termed as a coup attempt, the agencies reported ...
Armed soldiers storm Niger presidential palace
The Associated Press - 16 minutes ago
NIAMEY, Niger — Armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace Thursday afternoon and witnesses said the president was missing after heavy gunfire in the ...
Coup bid underway in Niger
euronews - 29 minutes ago
A coup attempt is said to be underway in Niger after automatic weapons fire was reported coming from the presidential palace in the capital Niamey. ...
West Africa Gunfire Around Niger's Presidential Palace
Thousands of people march in Niamey to back Niger's President Mamadou Tandja, who has obtained an extension of his mandate in defiance of his foes and by ...
Coup attempt ongoing in Niger
afrol News - 40 minutes ago
Currently, the Niger coup-makers seem to be in control of Niamey. However, the presidential guard is still loyal to the government. Gun fighting is reported ...
Bangladesh government accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees
Rumours of a coup attempt in Niger. All this and much more in today's briefing. Two separate reports this week have raised fresh concerns about the ...
Armed soldiers storm Niger presidential palace
The Associated Press - 55 minutes ago
NIAMEY, Niger — Witnesses say armed soldiers have stormed the presidential palace with guns blazing and left with the president, whose whereabouts are ...
Niger coup: "Tandja is not in a good position"
Afrik.com - 59 minutes ago
Niamey, the capital of Niger has been hit by a coup d'état. The President Mamadou Tandja and his Cabinet Ministers who were holding an extraordinary meeting ...
Reports: Gunfire breaks out in apparent Niger coup bid - Update
Earthtimes (press release) - 1 hour ago
By : dpa Nairobi/Niamey, Niger - Gunfire has broken out in the Nigerien capital Niamey in an apparent coup attempt, reports said Thursday. ...
Nigerien Streets Near Presidency Empty After Gunfire
A coup attempt against President Mamadou Tandja is underway, Agence-France Presse reported, citing an unidentified French official.
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