Brazen attack on Niger's airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa's Sahel
Jun 19, 2026
The gunfire and explosions that ripped through Niger's main international airport are the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa's Sahel region, where they are competing for influence and territories, analysts say.
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