Niger: 13 killed in Niamey airport attack

An armed assault on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, has left 11 soldiers, 2 civilians, and 22 attackers dead, according to the Ministry of Defence. The attack, which began with gunfire near the airport on the morning of June 18, 2026, involved assailants driving through the main gate in a civilian car. Security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout before restoring calm at the nation's main international gateway. ISIS has been identified as the group behind the attack, marking a significant security incident in the region.