Niger announces measures after drone strike attributed to Chad
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sidwaya
Niger’s government has announced diplomatic and security measures after a drone strike on 24 October 2026 in Emi Loulou, Agadez region, which it attributes to Chad with France’s support. Authorities report two civilian deaths, injuries and material damage, and say they will submit their evidence to relevant international bodies.
The Nigerien government has announced diplomatic, legal and security measures after the 24 October drone strike in the Emi Loulou area of the Agadez region. It plans to summon Chad’s ambassador to deliver a formal protest and to refer the matter to the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, according to Sidwaya.
Niamey is also calling for an independent international investigation. Nigerien authorities say investigations conducted by the Defence and Security Forces with judicial authorities established, through consistent material and technical evidence, that the strike came from Chad with France’s support.
The Nigerien government attributes two civilian deaths, injuries and vehicle damage to the attack. It denounces a violation of Niger’s sovereignty, Article 2, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Charter and African Union principles. Chad has denied the strike, according to an article published on 27 October 2026.
