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Gunfire Erupts Near Niamey International Airport
- Heavy gunfire and explosions occurred near Niamey International Airport in Niger early Thursday, according to residents who reported the sounds starting shortly after midnight.
- Videos showed lights in the sky and flames, while the shooting stopped two hours later with no immediate reports of casualties.
- The airport houses a military air force base and is linked to a joint counter-terror force with Burkina Faso and Mali.
- Niger has been led by Abdourahamane Tiani since a coup in July 2023, and the country faces ongoing attacks from jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State.
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Al ArabiyaReposted by 
Gulf News
Gulf NewsA burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours,
·Saudi Arabia
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The Straits Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Sustained gunfire, loud blasts heard in Niger's capital
NIAMEY, Jan 29 - Sustained gunfire and loud blasts were heard early on Thursday near Niamey International Airport in Niger, according to a Reuters witness. Read more at straitstimes.com.
·Singapore
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Gunfire Erupts Near Niamey International Airport
Gunfire and explosions were reported near Niamey International Airport in Niger. The military government's spokesperson was unavailable for comment. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the Sahel region, where Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso face threats from jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State.
·India
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left1Leaning Right6Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Right
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
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C 22%
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