Sky News (UK) • June 18, 2026 15:18

Explosions and sustained gunfire reported at Niger airport

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Soldiers have been searching for militants around the main airport and military airbase in Niger's capital Niamey.

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Thu 07:46 - France 24

Explosions and gunfire heard at airport in Niger's capital Niamey

Thu 12:07 - DW All

Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport

Thu 12:07 - DW Top

Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport

Thu 15:18 - Sky News (UK)

Explosions and sustained gunfire reported at Niger airport

Thu 16:05 - Al Jazeera English

Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport

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16:05

Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport

Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.

DW All

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12:07

Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport

Niger's security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout with gunmen at the nation's main international airport. No one has taken responsibility but Islamists are suspected of being behind the attack.

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12:07

Niger security forces battle gunmen at airport

France 24

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07:46

Explosions and gunfire heard at airport in Niger's capital Niamey

Gunfire and explosions were heard at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, according to witnesses, and security forces had blocked off the area, residents said.