Diori Hamani International Airport

Diori Hamani International Airport is located in Niamey, the capital of Niger. It serves as the country's primary international airport. The airport has recently become newsworthy due to reports of an attack near the facility. According to Niger's military government, heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near the airport. The military junta, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assault on a military base located at the airport. Tiani also expressed gratitude to Russian troops for their assistance in defending the airbase. The reported attack and subsequent accusations highlight the ongoing political instability in Niger following the coup and the complex geopolitical dynamics involving regional and international actors.