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IS terror group claims attack on Niamey airport: Monitoring group

IS terror group claims attack on Niamey airport: Monitoring group

Niger’s military authorities say 20 attackers killed, 4 soldiers wounded

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9.5 million internally displaced in war-torn Sudan, world’s largest crisis: UNICEF
29.01.2026

9.5 million internally displaced in war-torn Sudan, world’s largest crisis: UNICEF

Children face growing humanitarian catastrophe amid conflict, hunger and disease

Madagascar launches EU, WFP-funded humanitarian hub to strengthen emergency preparedness
29.01.2026

Madagascar launches EU, WFP-funded humanitarian hub to strengthen emergency preparedness

Structure to store 1,000 tons of humanitarian supplies to strengthen response to crises for cyclone-prone eastern, southern coasts

Nigeria-Türkiye trade expected to top $10B after new agreements: Business council chair
29.01.2026

Nigeria-Türkiye trade expected to top $10B after new agreements: Business council chair

‘There is no home in Nigeria that does not have a Turkish product,’ says Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council head Dele Oye

ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea
29.01.2026

ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea

In 2021, West African bloc suspended Guinea and imposed sanctions following a coup

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital
29.01.2026

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital

Authorities say situation is now under control and incident is being investigated