AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirport Attack in Niamey: Gunmen struck Diori Hamani International Airport and nearby military facilities in Niger’s capital early Thursday, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions. Niger’s Defence Ministry says 11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed, while 22 attackers were neutralized; about 20 suspects were arrested and weapons seized. The airport was later declared fully secured and reopened to air traffic, though security forces continued sweeps around the area. Jihadist Claim: Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM later claimed responsibility, describing it as a suicide attack on the airport and a neighbouring base. Regional Reaction: The African Union condemned the attack, calling it a threat to regional peace and pledging solidarity with Niger in the fight against terrorism. Travel Disruption: The UK Foreign Office warned of disruption, saying the airport and the main road to it were closed following the gunfire. Security Context: The attack is the second major assault on the airport in 2026, after an earlier strike claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in January.
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