politics
January 30, 2026
Airport in Niger’s capital attacked (VIDEOS)
Several suspected militants have reportedly been killed in an attack at a site about six miles from Niger’s presidential palace
TL;DR
- Gunfire and explosions were heard near Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, Niger.
- At least ten suspected militants were reportedly killed in the incident.
- The airport is located about six miles from the presidential palace.
- Authorities are investigating a possible link between the incident and a disputed uranium stockpile.
- Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are grappling with ongoing violence from jihadist insurgents.
- These nations have formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and are seeking new security partnerships.
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