ABIDJAN, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An armed attack has killed at least 31civilians in a village in western Niger near the borders with Burkina Fasoand Mali in a region rife with jihadist groups, local sources said Tuesday. The assailants struck the village of Bosiye on Sunday and 30 people died atthe scene, while one of five who were wounded died later in a medical centre, a resident told AFP. A local student union also confirmed the toll in a statement seen by AFP.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 16:54 UTC