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This article lists events from the year 2026 in Niger.
Incumbents
Events
Ongoing
January
- 4 January – Jihadist attack the residence of the prefect of Torodi, who also was a captain in the Nigerien Army, killing him and his entire family. The jihadists also seize government vehicles and free several prisoners during the attack.[1]
- 12 January – The government withdraws the operating licences of 33 transport operators and truck drivers for refusing to transport fuel to Mali amid the jihadist insurgency.[2]
- 18 January – At least 31 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on the village of Gorouol in Tillabéri Region.[3]
- 29 January – Diori Hamani International Airport attack: Islamic State – Sahel Province militants launch an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, leaving 20 attackers dead and four soldiers injured.[4]
February
March
- 5 March – The junta cancels gold mining concessions granted to Comini, Afrior, and Ecomine, citing breaches of contract. It also rejects a request by British energy firm Savannah Energy to extend its exploration and drilling licence in the country’s south-east, citing breaches of contract.[8]
- 8 March – The army repels an attack by motorcycled gunmen at the military drone base inside Tahoua Airport, leaving several assailants dead and several soldiers injured.[9]
April
- 21 April – Russia announces the release of two employees of a Russian geology company held captive in Niger since 2024 by JNIM militants following a rescue operation carried out by the Africa Corps.[10]
May
- 8 May – The government orders the suspension of broadcasts in Niger of nine French media outlets on charges of "threatening public order and national security".[11]
- 14 May – JNIM militants ambush a military engineer camp in Garbougna, Tillaberi Region, killing 67, including several civilians, and destroying the camp.[12]
June
- 4 June – Authorities announce the discovery of a stranded truck carrying pilgrims from a religious festival in Mali that broke down in the Sahara Desert near Assamaka, Agadez Region, leaving 49 passengers dead from thirst and two survivors.[13]
- 11 June – The junta introduces a new penal code that also outlaws homosexuality with sentences of up to 10 years.[14]
- 18 June – JNIM militants stage an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport, leaving 11 soldiers, two civilians and 22 attackers dead, with 20 more suspects arrested.[15][16]
- 22 June – Niger files notice of its departure from the International Criminal Court, accusing the chamber of selective justice.[17]
Holidays
Source:[18]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 28 March – Laylat al-Qadr
- 30 March – Eid al-Fitr
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 24 April – Concord Day
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 6 June – Eid al-Adha
- 26 June – Islamic New Year
- 3 August – Independence Day
- 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
- 18 December – Nigerien Republic Day
- 25 December – Christmas Day
References
- "Niger: un préfet et toute sa famille tués dans une attaque jihadiste". RFI (in French). 6 January 2026. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- "Niger revokes licenses of truckers refusing to deliver fuel to Mali". Africanews. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- "Gunmen kill 31 villagers in western Niger, student groups and a resident say". AP News. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- "Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Niamey airport in Niger". France 24. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- Makama, Zagazola (6 February 2026). "36 soldiers killed in coordinated jihadist attack in Niger". Zagazola. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- "NIGER: Jatigɛwale dɔ ɲɛsinna Makalondi sɔrasi daga ma arabadon, mɔgɔ nin tora a la". Radio France Internationale (in Bambara). 6 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- "Niger: 25 membres d'un groupe d'auto-défense tués par le groupe État islamique dans la région de Tillabéry" (in French). 1 March 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- "Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm". Africanews. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- "Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base". Africanews. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- "Russia Says Freed 2 Hostages Taken by Jihadists in Niger". The Moscow Times. 21 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- "Press freedom alarm as Niger suspends 9 French media outlets over 'national security'". AP News. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- Makama, Zagazola (25 May 2026). "At Least 67 Killed as JNIM Fighters Overrun Niger Military Base Near Mali Border". Zagazola. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- "Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert island's leadership". AP News. 5 June 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- "Niger military junta introduces new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison". AP News. 12 June 2026.
- Ewokor, Chris (2026-06-18). "Niger airport attack: Gunfire and explosions heard in Niamey". BBC. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- "Niger: le Jnim revendique l'attaque de l'aéroport de Niamey qui a tué au moins 11 soldats et deux civils". RFI (in French). 18 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
- Quell, Molly (23 June 2026). "Niger becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court". AP News. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- "Niger Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 28 October 2024.