The government of Benin has conveyed its unwavering solidarity to the people of Niger following the violent assaults that took place on the evening of June 18, 2026, near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport.
A formal statement issued from Cotonou expressed deep concern over the events, emphasizing that these acts violate the safety of civilians and target a vital public infrastructure.
« The Beninese government strongly condemns this reckless aggression against a civilian facility that endangers the lives of innocent people, » the official release declared.
The Beninese authorities extended their full support not only to the people of Niger but also to the national leadership, including President Abdourahamane Tiani, reaffirming the deep historical ties of friendship and solidarity binding the two nations.
