Al Qaeda-linked jihadists claim deadly attack on Niger airport
18 Jun 2026, 07:46 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260618-explosions-and-gunfire-heard-at-airport-in-niger-s-capital-niamey
Al Qaeda-linked JNIM claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack on the airport and military airbase in Niger's capital, Niamey. The group said it killed 11 security personnel and two civilians, according to a statement published by its propaganda arm Az-Zallaqa.