Niger capital airport hit by explosions

Since 6 a.m. local time, Niamey Airport in Niger has been rocked by a series of explosions and continuous gunfire in an attack believed to be carried out by extremist groups that infiltrated the area. Witnesses and residents reported that the explosions and gunfire lasted for more than two hours, while security forces sealed off the area. This incident comes amid a rise in attacks targeting the country, with the Ministry of Security claiming that extremists are responsible. Niger is facing challenges in countering the threats posed by terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and "ISIS."

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