Tension as gunshots erupt near Niger Republic capital's airport

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Niger

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Tension as gunshots erupt near Niger Republic capital's airport

Gunfire erupted Thursday morning near Niamey airport in Niger's capital, months after a major jihadist attack. The first shooting occurred at 6 am at the airport entrance and lasted two hours. In January, Diori Hamani International Airport was attacked by Islamic State in the Sahel. Niger has faced jihadist violence for a decade.

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