2021 Niger coup attempt

The 2021 Niger coup attempt occurred on 31 March 2021 at around 3:00 am local time (2:00 am UTC) after gunfire erupted in the streets of Niamey, Niger, two days before the inauguration of president-elect Mohamed Bazoum. The coup was foiled and the perpetrators arrested.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Soldiers arrested in Niger after 'attempted coup'. France 24 (31 March 2021).