Diori Hamani International Airport is an international airport serving Niamey, the capital of Niger. It is located 9 km from Niamey in the south-eastern suburbs of the city, along the Route Nationale
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2026 Nigerien coup attempt
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On 29 August 2026, the Armed Forces for the Restoration of the Fatherland attempted a coup against President Abdourahamane Tiani in the country's capital Niamey. Gunfire and explosions were reported n
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…who sealed off the area. Eleven soldiers, two civilians and 22 attackers were killed, with 20 more suspects arrested. On 29 August 2026, "terrorists" attacked the airport. The attackers had targeted Base 101 and the presidential palace, with the intention of kidnapping soldiers. Diori Hamani International…
Diori Hamani International Airport, close to where clashes broke out