Published: Jan 30, 2026, 10:36 IST | Updated: Jan 30, 2026, 10:36 IST
Gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport early January 29, 2026, in a suspected jihadist assault repelled by Nigerien forces with Russian support, prompting the military ruler to accuse France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of orchestration.