[CFR] Washington, DC -- Washington's latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region.

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[Daily Trust] Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained tight-lipped.

[RFI] Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport.

[Agenzia Fides] Niamey -- On the night of January 28-29, Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey was attacked. According to local sources, heavy gunfire erupted around midnight at the airport after an unidentified armed group attacked the guard post. The figh...