By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Burkina 24
A mutiny broke out in Niamey on the night of 28 to 29 August 2026, with attacks on Air Base 101 and several sensitive sites. Loyalist republican forces contained the attempt to destabilise the country, condemned by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), according to Burkina24.
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Mutineers attack Air Base 101 in Niamey, after which General Tiani reshuffles Niger’s military leadership.
20 SeptGeneral Tiani receives Sudanese ambassador in Niamey
13 SeptNiger launches construction of Army Museum in Niamey13 SeptPresident Abdourahamane Tiani reshuffles Niger’s armyNigerien Minister of State Mohamed Toumba has denied rumours that his health has deteriorated and said he has regained his strength. He also took part in several official activities in 2026, notably in Moscow and Niamey, according to testimony relayed by Tamtaminfo.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Tamtaminfo ·
Burkina Faso’s foreign minister received the Czech special envoy for the Sahel, Štěpánka Litecká, in Ouagadougou to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The talks also covered cooperation between Prague and the Confederation of Sahel States, according to Sidwaya.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Sidwaya ·
The prefect of Keita led a delegation to Ibohamane, in central Niger, on 20 October to prevent clashes between farmers and herders during the harvest and transhumance periods. The mission visited several areas identified as sensitive alongside local officials, technical services and security forces, according to the Keita Prefecture.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Journalduniger ·
Five Israelis were wounded by gunfire near Hebron in the West Bank, two of them critically, according to Israeli emergency services. Israeli forces killed the two Palestinian assailants after an exchange of fire lasting more than 20 minutes, then sealed off several nearby towns, according to the Israeli military.
🌍 World · Source: Daily Post ·
Coumba Gawlo mobilises artists to promote NigerSenegalese singer Coumba Gawlo Seck was received in Niamey by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani and said she wanted to mobilise African artists to promote Niger. She linked this commitment to development projects, peace and social cohesion, according to the Nigerien government's report.
Togolese MPs adopt four agriculture and nuclear safety textsTogolese MPs adopted four texts presented as strategic for agriculture and nuclear safety. The measures are expected to contribute to the country’s development, 24heureinfo reports, without specifying the texts’ detailed content or implementation timetable.The week in Africa
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