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Gunfire and explosions at Niger’s main airport signal a terrifying new phase: extremist groups are now targeting urban centers, not just remote areas. JNIM, linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for a deadly strike that killed 11 soldiers and two civilians — the second attack this year on the critical hub housing military command, drones, and regional alliance operations. Analysts warn this marks a strategic shift as rival factions like JNIM and Islamic State vie for dominance in Niger, a crossroads nation sandwiched between conflict zones. With neighboring Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Chad all within reach, Niger has become a volatile battleground where control could reshape regional power dynamics — a modern-day Wild West where every strike could ripple across borders.

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