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Armed mutinous troops launched coordinated attacks on the presidential palace and main airport in Niamey, triggering heavy gunfire and explosions across Niger’s capital. The presidential guard successfully repelled the assault, though clashes continued and state television was temporarily cut off.
An attack on the airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, with authorities also reporting 22 assailants killed. Jihadist groups have claimed responsibility for the assault.
Niamey airport in Niger was attacked for the second time this year on June 18, resulting in 13 deaths and demonstrating how jihadist groups are adapting their methods to challenge Niger's security forces.
An Air Côte d'Ivoire plane was hit during an attack on Niamey airport, forcing it to return to Abidjan, prompting a reaction from the Minister of Transport.
Niamey Airport, the capital of Niger, was targeted by a terrorist attack on June 18, 2026, with gunfire lasting for several hours, marking the second such incident in the capital.