Gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey as attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and attempted to breach the presidency perimeter, with Base 101 hit again and forces saying the situation was under control. Niamey, like neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, is under a military junta amid a persistent jihadist insurgency with groups including IS in the Sahel and JNIM active in the region.

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Niger Niamey Attack Expands Target Scope

World· Aug 29, 2026

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Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger. It is in the western part of the country, surrounded by the Tillabéri Region. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the river's left bank. The capital of Niger since the colonial era, Niamey is an ethnically diverse city and the country's main economic centre.

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