AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAirport Attack: Niger’s Defence Ministry says at least 13 were killed in a raid on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, with 11 soldiers and two civilians dead; security forces repelled the assault, killing 22 attackers, arresting about 20 suspects, and keeping the airport open to air traffic. Regional Backing: The Confederation of Sahel States (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) praised Niger’s “swift and professional” response and warned repeated attacks won’t break unity. International Condemnations: Libya, Russia, and Qatar also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Niger, while Niger’s government blamed armed mercenaries linked to a Western sponsor. Diplomacy: Niger and Benin held talks to normalise relations and reopen their border after tensions following Niger’s 2023 coup. Rights Crackdown: Niger tightened anti-LGBTI rules, criminalising same-sex relations under its penal code. Security Context: The week also highlighted Niger’s broader fight against jihadist expansion across the Sahel.
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