The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital.

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The attack targeted the airport area and adjacent military base that involved gunmen on motorbikes and drone strikes.

Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.

Jan 30 - Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on the airport in Niger's capital Niamey in a statement on Friday ...

El grupo extremista Estado Islámico se atribuyó el viernes un ataque a una base de la fuerza aérea en la capital de Níger que ...

Niger's state broadcaster said armed men attacked a Nigerien Air Force base in the capital city overnight into Thursday morning, resulting in loud explosions and heavy gunfire ...

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