Clashes in Niger after troops try to storm presidential palace

Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city.

Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade.

“There was an attempt by insurgents from the Nigerien armed forces to enter the presidential palace,” a security source said.

“They were pushed back by the...