Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring attack on airport, thanks Russians

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:32 AM

Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring attack on airport, thanks Russians

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Niger's military junta, led by Abdourahamane Tiani, accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of sponsoring an attack on Niamey's international airport, which occurred shortly before midnight. Tiani made the accusation on state television without providing evidence. Security sources described the event as a "terrorist attack" involving gunfire and explosions. Tiani vowed retaliation against the foreign leaders, signaling a further deterioration of relations between Niger, its neighbors, and France. The offices of the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast did not immediately comment.

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