10 Niger Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Attacks: Govt

Ten Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks: govt

10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks: govt

NIAMEY, Niger: A double attack Friday by suspected jihadists near Niger’s western border with Burkina Faso left 10 troops dead, authorities said whilst stating that 41 attackers were also killed. The west African country, now run by a military junta, has been battling violence by groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad for the past decade. Defense Minister General Salifou

Niger Army Reports Killing 11 Militants in Western Counterterrorism Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/niger-army-reports-killing-11-militants-in-western-counterterrorism-operations/Nigerien military forces eliminated at least 11 militants during operations in western Niger’s Tillabéri and Dosso regions, according to a July 7, 2025 army statement. The actions responded to coordinated attacks on military convoys occurring July 3-4. During Wednesday’s en…

Double Jihadist Attacks Kill 10 Nigerien Soldiers Near Burkina Faso Border

NIAMEY, Niger — On July 4, 2025, two simultaneous attacks by suspected jihadists in the Gotheye department near Niger’s western border with Burkina Faso resulted in the deaths of ten Nigerien soldiers and injuries to fifteen others.Soldiers from the 322nd Parachute Regiment practice field tactics with the U.S. Army, 2007ShareMore Reports On AfricaThe assaults, targeting the villages of Bouloundjounga and Samira, were described by Defense Ministe…

10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks

A double attack Friday by suspected jihadists near Nigers western border with Burkina Faso left 10 troops dead, authorities said whilst stating that 41 attackers were also killed. The west Afri...