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Niger

Gun-wielding IS militants roamed freely on airport tarmac during Niger attack, footage shows

A drone picture shows a suburb following the attack on the international airport in Niamey, Niger January 30, 2026. REUTERS/ Mahamadou Hamidou
A drone picture shows a suburb following the attack on the international airport in Niamey, Niger January 30, 2026. REUTERS/ Mahamadou Hamidou

Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital

Members of the Nigerien army walk near the motorcycles seized from the attackers, following an attack on Niamey International Airport, in Niamey, Niger January 29, 2026, in this screengrab from a video. ORTN/Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS
Members of the Nigerien army walk near the motorcycles seized from the attackers, following an attack on Niamey International Airport, in Niamey, Niger January 29, 2026, in this screengrab from a video. ORTN/Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack

A satellite image shows Diori Hamani International Airport and military bases after gunfire and explosions, in Niamey, Niger, January 29, 2026.  ©2026 Vantor/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows Diori Hamani International Airport and military bases after gunfire and explosions, in Niamey, Niger, January 29, 2026.  ©2026 Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap

Entrance gate of Government College Kaduna, as schools across northern Nigeria reopen nearly two months after closing due to security concerns, following the mass abductions of school children, in Kaduna, Nigeria, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna
Entrance gate of Government College Kaduna, as schools across northern Nigeria reopen nearly two months after closing due to security concerns, following the mass abductions of school children, in Kaduna, Nigeria, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna

Nigerian students to reunite with families after kidnapping ordeal

Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School arrive at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School arrive at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

100 Nigerian students rescued, more still with kidnappers

Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School gather at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School gather at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says

In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

Worshippers attend an evening mass at St. Michael Cathedral on Bosso Road in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Worshippers attend an evening mass at St. Michael Cathedral on Bosso Road in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Abductors kill priest in Nigeria after a month in captivity, church leader says

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Front pages featuring headlines are displayed at a newspaper stall in Lagos, Nigeria, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun
Front pages featuring headlines are displayed at a newspaper stall in Lagos, Nigeria, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.