Diori Hamani International Airport
Coverage of Diori Hamani International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Brazen attack on Niger’s airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa’s Sahel
A brazen attack on Niger’s Diori Hamani International Airport, claimed by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, marking a shift in militant strategy to target urban centers in the Sahel. This follows similar attacks in 2024 and reflects escalating competition between JNIM and Islamic State-linked groups for influence in the region.
- Niger: At Least 35 Dead in Attack On Niamey Airport
A jihadist attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, on June 18 resulted in 11 soldiers and 2 civilians killed, with 22 attackers neutralized and 20 suspects arrested, according to the Nigerien Ministry of Defense.
- Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, 22 Terrorists Killed in Deadly Airport Attack
An attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and 22 terrorists. The attack involved explosions and gunfire lasting over an hour.
- Gunmen attack airport in Niger’s capital as explosions, gunfire heard
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces repelled the attack, and the airport resumed normal operations. This is the second such attack this year, following an Islamic State claim in January targeting Niger's drone assets.
- 11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack
An attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in 11 soldiers and 22 terrorists being killed. The incident involved explosions and gunfire lasting over an hour early Thursday morning.
- Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, causing explosions and gunfire. This is the second attack at the airport this year, with Islamic State claiming responsibility for a January drone-targeting attack. The airport, a strategic hub for Niger's air force and regional military alliance, remains a target for jihadis.
- Gunmen attack airport in Niger’s capital as explosions, gunfire heard
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces responded after the attackers breached airport security, marking the second such attack at the airport this year. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a similar attack in January, and Niger, under a military junta since a 2023 coup, faces ongoing jihadi violence in the Sahel region.