DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gunfire and explosions occurred at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of 11 soldiers. The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadi group claimed responsibility for the attack. Analysts indicate that this incident reflects a trend of armed groups increasingly targeting urban areas in Africa's Sahel region as they seek to expand their influence and control over territories.
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Attack at Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport Results in 11 Soldier Deaths
An attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, on Thursday resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers. The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group claimed responsibility, highlighting a trend of armed groups targeting urban centers in Africa's Sahel region.
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Attack on Niger's airport highlights expansion of jihadis into Africa's Sahel region
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Attack at Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport Results in 11 Soldier Deaths