Niger2d ago
Attack on Niamey airport in Niger
Gunfire erupted near Niamey's airport, months after a major jihadist attack.
Sources
6 verified
Location
Niamey, Niger
Updated
Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 07:45 UTC
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Synthesis · 6 sources
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday near the airport in Niger's capital Niamey, according to residents who spoke to AFP. The incident follows a major jihadist attack at the same facility several months ago, in January 2026, and underscores ongoing security challenges facing the Sahel nation. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged. Niger has been battling a prolonged insurgency linked to Islamic State and al-Qaeda affiliates across the region.
Updates · 4
2d ago@Osint613
Reuters reports attackers breached the airport, confirming the ongoing incident. ISIS struck the same airport in January.
2d agoFRANCE 24 English
Witnesses report explosions and gunfire at the airport; security forces have cordoned off the area.
2d agoBBC News (World)
New reports of gunfire at Niamey airport, following the earlier attack in January.
2d agoAfricanews English
New reports of gunfire at Niamey airport on Thursday, adding to the previous incident from earlier this year.
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