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Niger accuses Chad of carrying out a drone strike that killed two civilians in the Agadez region.

4 articles from 26 October to 27 October 2026 · 🇳🇪 Niger, 🇩🇿 Algeria

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🇳🇪 NigerPolitics27 Oct 2026

Niger accuses Chad of drone strike that killed two civilians

Nigerien authorities accuse Chad of launching a drone from its territory that killed two civilians on Saturday in the Emi Lulu area, at Salvador Pass. Niamey summoned Chad's ambassador and demanded an end to hostile actions and compensation, according to Africanews.

Source: Africanews

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  1. Tuesday, 27 October 2026

    • Niger accuses Chad of drone strike that killed two civilians

      Nigerien authorities accuse Chad of launching a drone from its territory that killed two civilians on Saturday in the Emi Lulu area, at Salvador Pass. Niamey summoned Chad's ambassador and demanded an end to hostile actions and compensation, according to Africanews.

      🇳🇪 Niger · 09:37

    • Algeria faces security rivalries around Chad

      A drone strike that killed two civilians near the Salvador Pass has heightened tensions between Niger and Chad, while Niamey is also accusing France. The United Arab Emirates and Israel are meanwhile strengthening security ties with N’Djamena, according to an analysis published by TSA.

      🇩🇿 Algeria · 09:05

    • Drone strike kills two civilians in Agadez region

      A drone strike killed two civilians and wounded several people on 24 October in Emi Lulu, in the Agadez region, according to Niger’s government. Niamey accuses Chad of providing a base for the operation with French support and announces referrals to international bodies.

      🇳🇪 Niger · 08:13

  2. Monday, 26 October 2026

    • Niger accuses Chad of drone strike

      The Nigerien government accuses Chad of carrying out a drone strike on its territory on 24 October 2026, allegedly with French support. Niamey summoned the Chadian ambassador and formally referred the matter to the UN, according to a statement read on Radiodiffusion télévision du Niger.

      🇳🇪 Niger · 22:00

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