AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSahel Security: Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility for a June 18 attack on Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians; Niger says 22 attackers were killed and about 20 arrested, with the airport kept open after the raid. Regional Impact: The airport complex is tied to Niger’s air force, the AES security alliance, and uranium logistics—making it a high-value target as jihadist violence keeps spilling across Mali and the wider Sahel. Mali Update: In Mali’s west, the army says it killed around 30 alleged terrorists in clashes linked to an April 25 offensive by al-Qaeda-aligned forces and the Azawad Liberation Front. Malian Voices: Malian cyberactivist Abdoul Aziz Maiga (“Aziz Maiga does not lie”) was freed after more than a month in Ivory Coast detention on spying accusations, according to his family and lawyer. Culture & Music: Dubrovnik’s next week of live entertainment continues with klapa performances and an outdoor cinema night, blending traditional singing with community events.
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