Gunfire and explosions reported at Niamey airport in Niger
Explosions and gunfire have been reported at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, in what residents described as an attack that was repelled by the army. Witnesses said the shooting began around 06:00 local time near the airport entrance, and that soldiers were later pursuing fleeing assailants. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.People in the area told reporters they heard the first gunshots while at a mosque, and said the situation was later brought under control. The authorities had not commented publicly at the time of the report. The airport has been targeted before, including in January when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
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Nigerian army rescues widow of retired general after Katsina kidnapping
Nigeria's military says it has rescued Amina Abubakar, the widow of a retired general who died in captivity after the couple were abducted in Katsina state. The army said Mrs Abubakar was recovered during a rescue operation in the north-western state after being held by kidnappers since the end of last month. It said she was shot during the operation before the abductors fled as troops advanced.The military said Mrs Abubakar is now being treated in a military hospital. In a statement, the director of defence information, Samaila Uba, said the rescue followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts. He said troops made... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:05 LONDON
Attacks on education up 40% worldwide, study says
Attacks on education around the world rose by 40% in 2024 and 2025, according to a new study that recorded more than 8,556 incidents across 83 countries. The report says at least 10,600 students and staff were killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed during the period. It identifies Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine among the places with the highest numbers of reported attacks.The study was published on Monday by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, a group that tracks violence affecting schools, universities, pupils and staff. It says Ukraine experienced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
Kidnapped retired Nigerian general dies in captivity in Katsina state
A retired Nigerian army general abducted in north-western Nigeria last month has died while being held captive, the military has said. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar was kidnapped with his wife while travelling in Katsina state, and the incident has drawn renewed attention to insecurity in the region. The military said it had been carrying out rescue efforts while he was in captivity.According to the confirmed account, Abubakar was seized on 30 May when armed men attacked his vehicle as he was heading to a wedding. Local media reported that his driver was also taken during the attack. Days before news... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Nigeria says more than 13,000 militants killed in past year amid ongoing insecurity
Nigeria's president has said the military has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, in a national address delivered on Democracy Day. Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the figure reflected gains in the fight against armed groups and criminal gangs, even as the country continues to face mass kidnappings and attacks in several regions. He also said 124,000 fighters and dependants had laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.Tinubu made the remarks in a televised speech marking Democracy Day, which commemorates the end of military rule and the restoration of democracy in 1999. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
