AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAirport Under Fire in Niamey: Gunfire and explosions were reported near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, with residents saying shots came from the airport entrance; no casualties were reported and authorities had not yet issued an official statement. Sahel Air Links Hit Again: Air France permanently closed its Mali office, citing that it has not operated since 2023 after flights to Bamako, Ouagadougou and Niamey were suspended following Niger’s 2023 airspace closure after the coup. Niger Tightens Anti-LGBTQ Law: Niger’s military-run government criminalized LGBTQIA+ acts under a new penal code, with penalties of five to 10 years and fines, including for those who officiate or organize same-sex marriages. Regional Security Alarm: A new report warns of Islamic State’s Sahel expansion and growing coordination with other networks, as Niger and the wider Sahel face intensifying attacks. Cross-Border Trade Deal: Rand Merchant Bank said it has closed financing for the Kano–Maradi railway project, a major transport link for Nigeria–Niger trade.
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