Intense gunfire was heard in the capital of Niger, Niamey, and clashes erupted near the presidential palace, according to reports from the Reuters news agency.
The confrontations involve the military junta that has governed Niger for three years, since the military seized power through a coup.
The military junta has faced significant challenges in combating the jihadist violence plaguing the country, unable to halt the attacks by extremist groups.
Niger is one of the Sahel countries that has been severely affected by the activity of jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State.
