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Gunfire Erupts Near Niger Airport Amid Ongoing Jihadist Threats

1/29/2026

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Sustained gunfire and explosions occurred near Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 29, 2026, and a social-media video purporting to show a skyline lit by gunfire remained unverified.
Niger's military government, which took power in a July 2023 coup, has not commented on the incident.
The country faces threats from jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, contributing to casualties and displacement.

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Sustained gunfire and explosions occurred near Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 29, 2026, and a social-media video purporting to show a skyline lit by gunfire remained unverified.
Niger's military government, which took power in a July 2023 coup, has not commented on the incident.
The country faces threats from jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, contributing to casualties and displacement.