Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital

France 24 reports that Niger's defence ministry says the armed forces are progressively retaking control of sites hit in an overnight attack on Niamey, the capital. The announcement was read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after a brief offline period. The ministry says this demonstrates the junta's effort to stabilise the city.

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