20 suspects arrested after Niamey airport attack

Nigerien security forces foiled a fresh attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, killing an unspecified number of gunmen. This follows a major June 18 assault that killed 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, with 22 attackers dead. The government has arrested 20 suspects in connection with the earlier attack, which was attributed to JNIM militants. Security remains high as authorities continue operations to prevent further incidents.