### [2026-08-30](/feed/2026/08/30/index.md)

##### 2026 Nigerien coup attempt
# Niger's army says that they have regained control of an airbase after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers yesterday. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/niger-says-it-regains-control-airbase-after-soldiers-mutiny-2026-08-30/)

### Changes:

1. Niger's army says that they have regained control of a airbase after it was attacked by mutiny soldiers yesterday.  _2026-08-31 02:03:03 (First version)_
1. Niger's army says that they have regained control of an airbase after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers yesterday.  _(Current version)_

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