Gunfire and explosions were reported near a military base in Niger's capital, Niamey, raising security concerns. The Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) attacked the facility in January, while the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, carried out another attack in June. The latest incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region. Authorities have not yet released details about casualties or the extent of the attack.
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