Niger army retakes base after coup attempt; plotters detained in Niamey

Nigerien forces have regained control of a military base following an attack by disgruntled soldiers, who have been detained in the capital. The incident signals internal instability within the armed forces, though the extent of the plot and its leadership remain unclear. This follows a period of heightened political tension since the 2023 coup, raising concerns about further fragmentation of the military.