kacylee at 29-01-2026 11:53 AM (6 hrs ago) (f)Heavy gunshots and loud explosions were heard late Wednesday night around the Niamey International Airport in Niger Republic, sparking fear among residents in nearby neighbourhoods. Heavy gunshots and loud explosions were heard late Wednesday night around the Niamey International Airport in Niger Republic, sparking fear among residents in nearby neighbourhoods. According to local sources, the shooting began shortly after midnight, with sustained gunfire and heavy detonations reported around the airport vicinity. Niamey International Airport also serves as the headquarters of a joint military force established by Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to combat extremist groups operating across the Sahel region. Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday, with videos showing flashes lighting up the sky and vehicles engulfed in flames.