This video from Islamic State Sahel Province captures their claimed attack on Niger’s Air Base 101 at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on Jan 29, 2026.
Militants on motorcycles damaged aircraft with little visible resistance in the footage.
Reports confirm IS killed 20 attackers, captured 11; 4 Nigerien soldiers wounded.
Niger’s government accused France, Benin, & Ivory Coast of involvement, but IS took responsibility.
See video below:
