Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace. Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace. Learn more about the Niger coup attempt and ongoing situation. : https://punchng.com/niger-troops-clash-with-presidential-guard-after-palace-attempt/S1

• Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist...S2