Airport Attack in Niger Contained

Early Thursday morning, gunmen attacked Niger’s main airport in Niamey, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians before authorities regained control. Twenty-two attackers were killed, 20 suspects arrested, and weapons seized. This isn’t the first strike this year — Islamic State claimed January’s attack, targeting Niger’s drone program. The airport, vital for both civilian flights and hosting a regional military alliance, saw heightened security afterward — but threats from Sahel extremists remain. Operations have resumed, underscoring Niger’s ongoing security battle. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be2c40cff9d58d9c