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Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two witnesses. Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani International Airport, and near the presidential palace, one witness said. The shooting is continuing around the (presidential) palace,” the second witness said
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