Tiros e explosões são ouvidos na capital do Níger, inclusive perto do palácio presidencial
In the capital of Niger, Niamey, gunfire and explosions were reported near the presidential palace and airport amid ongoing military rule following a July 2023 coup. The military government, distancing itself from Western allies, has aligned with Russia and formed a security alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso, while jihadist attacks persist in the region.
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