Niger Junta Accuses Foreign Leaders of Airport Attack

Niger Junta Accuses Foreign Leaders of Airport Attack

Niger’s military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused French, Benin, and Ivory Coast presidents of supporting an attack on Niamey International Airport. He promised retaliation after the incident was repelled by Russian fighters.

The attack occurred at dawn near midnight, causing explosions and gunfire before being controlled. Tiani made these accusations without providing evidence and signaled a worsening relationship with Francophone nations.