October 3, 2026
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The Niamey-Diori Hamani International Airport became the scene of a deadly terrorist assault during the early hours of Thursday, June 18, 2026. The coordinated attack, later claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), Al-Qaeda’s regional affiliate, resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers, two civilians, and 22 assailants, as confirmed by official military sources.

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