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Gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport for second time in months

BBC Africa Jun 18, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 7 views

Gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport for second time in months

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Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport. This story was reported by BBC Africa. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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