Over 200 jihadists on motorbikes attacked a Nigerien army base near the Mali border, killing at least 34 soldiers and injuring 14. The Nigerien defense ministry reported that the attackers, described as mercenaries, were repelled, with the army claiming to have killed dozens of terrorists. This attack highlights the ongoing struggle against jihadist groups in the region, exacerbated by the recent military coup and expulsion of Western forces. The town of Banibangou, near a tri-border region, is frequently targeted.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.