SubscribeThree aircraft were reportedly damaged at Niamey International in Niger after a coordinated attack aimed at the airport and airbase on Thursday night shortly after midnight. Aircraft Registration Airline Notes Airbus A319-100 TU-TRE Air Côte d’Ivoire Boeing 737 MAX 8 ET-BBB ASKY Airlines Leased from Ethiopian Airlines. Why did Islamic State attack Niamey Airport? It is not immediately clear why the attack targeted Niamey Airport, though there are several theories. Niger has accused former colonial ruler France of backing the airport attack, further straining relations between the two.

Source: Ethiopian News February 01, 2026 10:16 UTC