Gunfire and explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital, residents say

[France 24 - Africa] - 29/01/2026

Loud explosions and heavy gunfire were heard early Thursday near Niamey International Airport. The cause of the gunfire and whether there were any casualties in unclear. Like its neighbours, Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger is grappling with an armed insurgency by jihadist groups.

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