Explosions and gunfire were heard in several neighborhoods of the capital of Niger, Niamey. The confrontations concentrated near the military base adjacent to the city's international airport.
The military base neighboring Niamey's international airport was targeted by two attacks by Islamic fundamentalists this year.
Reports indicate that the situation remains tense in the Nigerien capital, with sounds of gunfire and explosions being felt in different parts of the city.
No information about casualties or further details about the origin of the gunfire was released at the time of publication of the news.
