AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTerror Attack in Niamey: JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate, claimed responsibility for the assault on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians, with 22 attackers reported dead; flights resumed Friday after heavy security and arrests. International Condemnation: The UAE, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the African Union all condemned the attack and pledged solidarity with Niger. Niger Accuses France: Niger’s defence ministry blamed France for the attack, renewing tensions after earlier similar accusations. Regional Security Context: Analysts say the strike shows militants increasingly targeting urban centers across the Sahel. Local Governance & Courts (Nigeria): In Abuja, a Federal High Court ordered accelerated hearings in a PDP leadership dispute against INEC, as lawyers clashed over representation. Business & Infrastructure (Niger-linked): IsDB Chairman met Niger’s finance minister in Baku, reaffirming support for Niger’s 2025–2029 refoundation plan, including education, agriculture, infrastructure, and the Kandadji Dam program.
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