Detailed information has emerged regarding the terrorist assault that struck a military installation within Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport on the evening of June 18, 2026. After hours of meticulous clearance operations, Niger’s armed forces released an official death toll, confirming fierce clashes that lasted over two hours.

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate, swiftly claimed responsibility for the brazen assault. However, Nigerien authorities pointed fingers at France, alleging foreign involvement in the orchestrated attack.

Military sources described the engagement as highly coordinated, with attackers deploying heavy weaponry in an attempt to breach the airport’s perimeter. Rapid response units successfully neutralized the threat, securing the area before further damage could occur.