Gunfire and Explosions Rock Niamey Airport as Forces Engage Targets

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Niger forces engaged unidentified targets near Niamey International Airport on January 29 after two hours of heavy gunfire and explosions.The government led by Abdourahamane Tiani stated the situation is under control while investigating if the incident involved a uranium shipment stalled by a dispute with France.The site serves as a hub for the Alliance of Sahel States, a confederation including Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali formed to combat regional jihadist groups.
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