AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport Attack in Niamey: Gunmen struck Diori Hamani International Airport and nearby military facilities in Niger’s capital early Thursday, triggering explosions and sustained gunfire; Niger’s defence ministry says 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, while 22 attackers were neutralized and about 20 suspects arrested, as security forces continued sweeps and the airport reopened to air traffic. Jihadist Claim: The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM later claimed responsibility, framing it as a suicide attack, in a blow to a junta that has faced repeated assaults on strategic sites. Regional Reaction: The African Union condemned the attack and praised Niger’s “swift response,” reaffirming solidarity against terrorism and violent extremism. Sahel Security Context: The incident marks the second major assault on the airport complex this year, underscoring how jihadist threats keep closing in on urban targets in the Sahel.
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