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Explosions and heavy gunfire heard overnight near Niger’s main airport in the capital

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — There were loud explosions and heavy gunfire overnight into Thursday morning near the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, residents said, leading to fears of a likely attack by armed groups in the conflict-hit country.

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Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital

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Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

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Tracking shows eight sanctioned Russian tankers currently in the English Channel

At least eight tankers sanctioned for transporting illegal Russian oil exports are currently moving through the English Channel, despite the UK government saying disrupting the so-called “shadow fleet...

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Niger says gunmen attacked air force base in the capital, resulting in heavy gunfire, explosions

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Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capital

Niger's junta leader accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind airport attack

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an air force base in the capital

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Niger Accuses France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of Sponsoring Airport Attack

Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport. Armed men on motorcycles attacked Diori Hamani International Airport,

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Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack

NIAMEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring the attack on Niamey international airport, an accusation he made without offering any evidence.