[UPDATE-Jul 28-18:00Z] Niger’s Capital Holds Rally in Support of Rebels and Against France

Several hundred people have gathered in front of the parliament building in Niger’s capital, Niamey,

in support of the rebels and against France’s presence in the country, the TV5 Monde channel reported. “Down with France! France, please leave us alone!” one of the demonstrators chanted, according to a video published on Twitter by a TV5 Monde correspondent.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE-Jul 28-18:00Z] General Tchiani declared Niger’s new head of state