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Niger Coup Shock in Niamey: Mutinous soldiers attacked Niamey’s airport and the presidential area early Saturday, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions and briefly cutting state TV/radio. Niger’s defence ministry says forces are “gradually” retaking seized sites, but security sources report mutineers still at the airport and the situation remains unclear. The unrest targets Base 101 near Diori Hamani International Airport, a key hub linked to Russia’s Africa Corps and the AES joint force. Burkina Faso–Nigeria Reset Talks: In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso proposed a high-level bilateral session with Nigeria to review cooperation and open new partnership areas, including security and trade, after recent diplomatic frictions. Tech for Students: Google expanded its free Google AI Plus offer to 27 African countries, including Burkina Faso, with access to Gemini tools and cloud storage for eligible students. Sports (Regional): Kenya beat Nigeria 3-0 in the CAVB Women’s Championship, ending Nigeria’s quarter-final hopes; in WAFU Zone B women’s qualifiers in Burkina Faso, Ampem Darkoa Ladies advanced after a win over Niger’s AS Garde Nationale.

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