RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation of the violent events that took place in Niamey, the capital of Niger, and affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government and the people of brotherly Niger against any attempt to undermine the country’s security and stability.
The Kingdom affirmed its support for all efforts that contribute to safeguarding the security and sovereignty of Niger and protecting its resources from the actions of rebel groups, and wishes Niger and its brotherly people continued security and prosperity.
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the events that took place in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, and affirms the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government and the people of brotherly Niger… pic.twitter.com/0jwq9Fontc
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) August 30, 2026
On Saturday, Niger’s defence minister said that military activity in Niamey had been brought under control and security forces had regained control of critical sites that were targeted.
General Salifou Mody’s remarks were broadcast on national television after heavy gunfire and explosions were reported around Diori Hamani International Airport and the Presidential Palace in Niamey.
Mody said a group of soldiers had “broken away from military order” and attempted to detain some of their fellow soldiers at the Base 101 military facility in Niamey before opening fire on several critical sites in the capital.
He said the activity was brought under control thanks to the swift intervention of Nigerien defence and security forces, adding that control was gradually restored in the targeted areas.
Mody urged residents of Niamey to remain calm and continue their daily activities as usual.
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight and into the morning around Diori Hamani International Airport and the Presidential Palace in Niger’s capital.
Following the attack, which also targeted the Base 101 military facility at the airport, security forces regained control of the area and launched an operation.
