Airport Attack Fallout: Niger’s Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey was hit again, with the Defense Ministry reporting 11 soldiers and 2 civilians killed, 22 attackers dead, and arrests after the assault; security sweeps followed and the airport was declared secured as air traffic resumed. International Condemnations: Russia, Libya and Qatar joined other voices condemning the attack and backing Niger’s authorities, while the Confederation of Sahel States said the strike aimed to weaken Niger but would only strengthen regional unity. Regional Security Signal: The attack comes amid renewed focus on counter-terrorism and airport protection, with Niger continuing operations around the airport area. Energy & Investment: Niger State moved to expand power generation, allocating land for a 100MW plant and securing IsDB financing for a solar energy project. Climate & Inclusion: Stakeholders pushed for disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action, calling for disability-disaggregated data to improve preparedness. Cross-border Diplomacy: Niger and Benin held talks to accelerate normalising relations and reopening the shared border. Sahel Gas Ambition: The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline restarted in early June, aiming to move Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria toward European markets.