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Gunshots heard near presidency in Chad capital N'Djamena, residents and AFP say

Gunfire was heard on Wednesday evening near the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, two residents said, confirming an AFP report in a social media post on X.

Convoys of military vehicles were seen driving towards the presidency, one resident said.

AFP, citing a security source, said armed men had attacked the interior of the presidential compound.

However, authorities made no immediate comment.