Gunfire in Niger's capital days before inauguration ceremony
FRANCE24, 31 Mar 2021
#Gunfire erupted in #Niger's capital near the presidential palace early Wednesday, prompting fears of a coup attempt and further instability just days before the country's new president is due to be sworn into office. There have been growing attacks by Islamist militants, and protests in the country following #Bazoum's victory in a February presidential election runoff.
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