Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
RFI

Niger accuses France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring airport attack

Niger’s military leader Abdourahamane Tiani (centre) accused France, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire of backing those responsible for an attack on Niamey’s airport. © Boureima Hama / AFP

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, which has since been claimed by Islamic State armed group.

Armed men on motorcycles attacked Diori Hamani International Airport, outside Niger’s capital Niamey, shortly before midnight on Wednesday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.