A gun attack at Niger’s largest airport on Thursday resulted in the deaths of thirty-five people, according to official reports. The assault targeted the airport, a key infrastructure point in the country. This incident marks the second attack at the airport in under five months, escalating security worries in the region. Authorities have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack, and investigations are ongoing to determine the perpetrators and their motives. The attack raises questions about security measures at the airport and the broader stability of Niger. This latest violence adds to existing concerns about escalating instability in the Sahel region of Africa.