Niamey, Niger, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Niger junta accuses France, Benin and I.Coast of backing airport attackers

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2026-01-29

The head of Niger's military junta on Thursday accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind an assault on a military base at Niamey's international airport, and thanked soldiers and "Russian partners" for repelling the attack. Suspected jihadists launched an attack shortly after midnight, with local residents reporting shooting and explosions until calm was restored about an hour later. Niger, which has regularly been hit by jihadist vio......

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