Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say (opens original article in a new tab)

Explosions and gunfire were reported at Niamey airport in Niger, with security forces blocking the area and an IS affiliate claiming responsibility for a previous attack.

• Explosions and sustained gunfire were heard at Niamey airport in Niger early Thursday morning.
• Security forces blocked off the area, and a security source suggested the airport was under attack.
• An IS affiliate claimed responsibility for a similar attack on the airport in January.