Attack on Niger airport kills 35, including 11 soldiers
What's new: authorities said 20 suspects were arrested after gunmen hit Niamey's airport and military base for the second time this year.
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Gunfire, explosions hit Niamey airport in second attack this year
What's new: Witnesses said firing lasted about two hours, and residents reported troops repelled the assailants near the airport entrance.
49 Nigeriens die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara
What's new: Two survivors walked to Assamaka for help, and rescuers later found another stranded truck carrying more than 60 people.