🇳🇪 Niger
War & Conflict
- All-out warSahel Jihadist Conflict
Reuters reported on 20 October, citing sources, that Islamic State-linked militants killed at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali. In Burkina Faso's Oudalan province,…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Algerian fighter jet support revealed in foiling of Niger coup attempt
It was reported that rebels calling themselves the FARP attacked the area near the airport, presidential palace and state broadcaster in Niamey on 28-29 August, but were repelled by government forces and Russia's Africa Corps. Algeria's president confirmed in early October that he had sent fighter jets at the time.
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