AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNiger Airport Attack: JNIM/al-Qaeda-linked gunmen struck Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport on June 18, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians; Niger’s Defence Ministry says 22 attackers were killed, about 20 suspects arrested, and the airport stayed open after security sweeps. Sahel Solidarity: The Confederation of Sahel States backed Niger, saying the raid aimed to weaken its forces but was repelled, while Russia and other partners condemned the attack. Security Toll in Niger: Separate reports claim coordinated attacks between June 17 and 19 killed 265 Nigerien security personnel across several locations, including Inates and Banibangou. APC Politics in Niger State (Nigeria): APC chieftain Jonathan Vatsa warned that delayed primary results could trigger a “mother of all crises” and risks anarchy ahead of 2027, blaming INEC and the judiciary. LGBTQ+ Law in Niger: Niger’s new penal code reportedly criminalises same-sex intimacy, with heavy prison terms and fines, amid reports of a crackdown. Regional Diplomacy: Niger and Benin held talks to normalise relations and reopen their border after tensions following Niger’s 2023 coup.
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