🇳🇪 - Overnight, heavy fighting erupted between an unknown armed group and the junta's Presidential Guard in the capital of Niamey.

Clashes initially erupted near Niamey International Airport. The unknown group attempted to breach the Presidential Palace grounds, but failed.

Fighting lasted two - three hours, before calm was restored. No group has yet claimed responsibility, with reports circulating of a possible internal coup attempt.

Junta's military remains on high alert and continues to patrol the streets of the capital. The authorities have placed the entire city under lockdown, with all residents urged to stay at home temporarily.

The main scene of the fighting, Base 101 in Niamey International Airport, has been cut off. Junta personnel have closed all roads and bridges leading to the airport.

In the past hour, Niger's state television has gone offline.