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Explosions and gunfire heard at airport in Niger's capital Niamey

Gunfire and explosions were heard at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, according to witnesses, and security forces had blocked off the area, residents said.

Explosions and gunfire heard at airport in Niger's capital Niamey
France 24 โ€” 18 June 2026
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Gunfire and explosions were heard at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, according to witnesses, and security forces had blocked off the area, residents said.

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