Niger presidential guard repel 'attempted coup'

Gunfire was heard near #Niger's #presidency early Wednesday, two days  ahead of the swearing-in of president-elect Mohamed #Bazoum. The "attempted #coup" was repelled by presidential guards, said FRANCE 24's special correspondent Cyril Payen reporting from the capital, Niamey.

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