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πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Financial Times warns: 1,000 tons of uranium in Niger in the sights of ISIS

The Financial Times reports that Niger's military authorities have transported 1,000 tons of uranium to Niamey, raising security concerns over potential attacks from ISIS.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:39 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

General Tiani renews his accusation against France for the attack on Niamey Airport

General Tiani of Niger accuses France of involvement in a January attack on Niamey Airport, despite ISIS claiming responsibility.

Feb 15 β€’ 08:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Niger: France Denies Role in Niger Airport Attack As Junta Doubles Down On Accusations

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected accusations from Niger's ruling junta, asserting that France is not involved in destabilization efforts following the recent airport attack in Niamey.

Feb 14 β€’ 22:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Niger: the Islamic State in the Sahel clarifies its version of the Niamey airport attack

A week after the attack on Niamey International Airport, Niger's Transport Minister visited the site to assess security measures, as the Islamic State in the Sahel released its account of the events.

Feb 7 β€’ 06:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Niger: after the attack on Niamey airport, what is the Russian security presence in the country?

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 28, 2026, claimed by the Islamic State in the Sahel, and stated that it was repelled thanks to joint efforts by Africa Corps and Nigerien armed forces.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Libya: positions of Haftar's camp attacked in the south of the country

In Libya, a surprise attack on January 31 by an armed group targeted several military positions of the Libyan National Army led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar near the Niger border, which experts see as an unusual development possibly linked to the recent attack on Niamey airport and the Sudanese situation.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:43 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Niger: the Islamic State group releases a video of the Niamey airport attack

The Islamic State group in the Sahel has released a video allegedly filmed during the attack on Niamey's international airport, claiming responsibility for the assault that resulted in 20 fatalities according to Nigerien authorities.

Feb 2 β€’ 21:30 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Niger: Who attacked Niamey’s airport and what it reveals?

The article investigates the recent attack on Niamey's airport in Niger, exploring the identity of the assailants and the implications of the incident.

Feb 2 β€’ 16:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Jihadist group releases video it claims shows attack on Niamey airbase

The Islamic State released a video claiming responsibility for an attack on an airbase in Niamey, Niger, which resulted in injuries to four soldiers and damage to several aircraft.

Feb 2 β€’ 07:14 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

African Union condemns 'heinous' attacks in Niger and vows support

The African Union condemned the recent 'heinous' attacks in Niger, promising support as armed men attacked the country's main airport, resulting in reported injuries to soldiers.

Feb 1 β€’ 07:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Islamic State claims attack on international airport and airbase in Niger

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on the international airport and airbase in Niamey, Niger, involving militants using heavy weaponry and drones.

Jan 30 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

France behind Niger airport attack – leader

General Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of orchestrating an attack on the main international airport in Niamey, which involved gunfire and explosions.

Jan 30 β€’ 10:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

Niger’s military leader threatens revenge after gunfire and explosions occurred near the main airport in Niamey, an incident he attributed to France, Benin, and CΓ΄te d’Ivoire without evidence.

Jan 30 β€’ 00:34 UTC

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