General · 18 June 2026

Niger airport attack kills 35 people

It's the second time in less than five months that gunmen have hit the country's main airport. Gunmen struck Diori Hamani international airport in the capital, Niamey, on Thursday, with residents hearing explosions and gunshots. Niger's defence ministry confirmed 22 attackers, 11 soldiers, and two civilians were among the fatalities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 19:23

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