Explosions and heavy gunfire heard overnight near Niger's main airport in the capital
- Posted on January 29, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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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 of Niamey, residents said.