Overview: ISIS-linked militants attacked Niamey’s airport and a nearby air base, destroying aircraft and raising questions about security, uranium claims, and Niger’s growing ties to Russia. According to Niger’s military and regional security experts, ISIS attacked the Niamey airport on January 28 and 29, 2026. They hit Diori Hamani International Airport and the nearby Air … Continue reading Militant Attack on Niamey Air Base Raises Security and Geopolitical Concerns