Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

The Straits Times reports that Niger's government says it has regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday. The incident marks the latest challenge to military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani, whose government is struggling to contain a jihadist insurgency.

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