Nigerien forces thwart terror plot at Niamey international airport

Nigerien defense and security forces said they thwarted a coordinated militant attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital, Niamey, late last week. Nigerien forces killed 20 assailants, and four soldiers were wounded. The assault, which occurred on the night of January 28-29, 2026, reportedly resulted in damage to three aircraft at the airport complex. The Islamic State (IS)…Read More