Explosions and Gunfire Reported Near Military Base at Niamey International Airport
Residents in Niamey reported hearing intense gunfire and explosions overnight on August 29 near the military base at Diori Hamani International Airport. The facility, which has been targeted by jihadist attacks twice earlier this year, remains a high-security zone for the ruling military junta. While no group has claimed responsibility for the latest incident, it underscores the persistent insecurity in the Sahel region as insurgent groups continue to pressure urban centers and critical infrastructure.