JNIM claims Niamey airport attack

West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has officially claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack on Niger's main airport and a nearby military airbase in Niamey. The claim was made through their official 'al-Zallaqa' media outlet. The attack targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and the adjacent airbase, causing significant damage and casualties. The African Union has condemned the attack, which underscores the ongoing jihadist threat in the Sahel region.