Presidential Guard (Niger)

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Clashes in Niger after troops try to storm palace

Clashes between Niger's presidential guard and military elements broke out in Niamey after an attempted storming of the presidential palace, with heavy gunfire and the national TV station going off air.

Clashes in Niger after troops try to storm presidential palace South China Morning Post — Aug 29, 11:44 AM
Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air Punch — Aug 29, 11:30 AM