"Deadly Attack: Suspected Terrorists Claim Dozens of Lives in Niger"

Suspected jihadists attacked a group of soldiers in western Niger, killing 29 and leaving two seriously wounded. The attack, which involved improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles, took place near the border with Mali during military operations against the Islamic State. The region has been plagued by a jihadist insurgency for over a decade, with attacks frequently occurring in the "three borders" area between Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.