Jun 18, 2026
Al-Qaeda-linked militants attack Niamey airport in Niger, killing at least 13
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and an adjacent military airbase in Niger's capital Niamey on Thursday, killing 11 security forces members and 2 civilians. The al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault, while authorities reported killing 22 attackers.
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