Abidjan, June 18, 2026 (AFP) - Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attack Niger airport, 11 soldiers killed

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2026-06-18

A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday's attack on the airport of Niger's capital, Niamey that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site. Twenty-two attackers were also killed as security forces repelled the raid on the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger's defence ministry said. Gunfire erupted early in the morning and rang out for hours near......

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