BREAKING: Major Terrorist Assault on Niamey Airport in Niger A coordinated jihadist attack struck Diori Hamani International Airport and the adjacent Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger’s capital, triggering intense gunfire and explosions late Wednesday into Thursday. Niger’s military said security forces killed at least 20 attackers and captured 11 others, while four soldiers were wounded during the fierce clash. Heavy fighting involved militants on motorcycles and even drones, with footage showing a

Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday, with videos showing flashes lighting up the sky and vehicles engulfed in flames. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the violence or report casualties. | Al Jazeera English