Huge ‘apocalyptic’ dust cloud sweeps over Niger capital Niamey

A huge sandstorm swept over Niger capital Niamey and was captured in these videos posted on social media.

The large plumes of dust appear to be hundreds of metres high as they engulf the city.

It lasted a few minutes, bringing a red darkness in mid-afternoon, and caused air traffic to stop temporarily.

Sandstorms are common across west Africa during the dry season which usually lasts from January to April.

They sweep Saharan sand through Niger and neighbouring countries, out towards the Atlantic Ocean.

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