https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airport#u15664Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:36:20 +0000Militants attacked the airport and military airbase in Niamey on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Niger defence ministry reported 20 attackers were killed and four military personnel were injured. Security forces blocked off the area to conduct sweeping operations.What's confirmed:The attack occurred on 29 January 2026 at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey.Twenty attackers were killed during the incident.Security forces blocked off the area around the airport and military airbase.Still unconfirmed:The Islamic State's Sahel Province and West Africa Province launched the attack.Ele https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airport#u10450Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:21:44 +0000Militants targeted the airport and military airbase in Niamey. The government reported 11 deaths, while the al Qaeda affiliate claimed 13 people were killed. Security forces have established a cordoned-off zone with heavy patrols.What's confirmed:The attack targeted the airport and military airbase in Niamey.Defense and security forces are patrolling a cordoned-off zone near the airport.Still unconfirmed:West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate claimed 13 people were killed. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airport#u7224Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:45:38 +0000Gunmen launched an assault on the main airport in Niamey. The attack caused explosions and intense gunfire. Security forces responded to the strike.Still unconfirmed:Armed attackers struck Niger's main airport in Niamey, causing explosions and intense gunfire. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airport#u5734Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:07:10 +0000Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and a nearby military airbase. The assault included explosions and gunfire. Security forces eventually regained control of the site.What's confirmed:Gunmen attacked the international airport and a military airbase in Niamey.The assault involved explosions and gunfire.Security forces regained control of the airport.Still unconfirmed:Islamic State militants roamed freely among passenger planes during the attack.11 soldiers and two civilians were killed. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explosions-sustained-gunfire-in-attack-at-niger-airport#u4465Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:40 +0000Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase in Niamey early Thursday. The assault involved explosions and sustained gunfire lasting over an hour. Niger officials report 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed.What's confirmed:Gunmen attacked the Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase in Niamey early Thursday.The first explosions occurred around 6 a.m. local time.The attack killed 11 soldiers and two civilians.Security forces killed 22 of the attackers.The Al Qaeda-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault.Still unconfirmed:Milit