Armed attack on airport in Niger’s capital kills 11 soldiers, 2 civilians
JNIM claims responsibility for assault on Diori Hamani International Airport as gov’t says 22 attackers also killed.
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‘Forget democracy’ says Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traore
Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.
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West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
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What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport
Moscow ‘strongly condemns’ attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.
ISIL claims responsibility for Niger airport attack
Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.
Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack
‘They should be ready to hear us roar,’ says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.
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Heavy gunfire and explosions near airport in Niger’s capital
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
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Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Published On 31 Dec 2025
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A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
