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Is Niger the Islamic State’s New Target? And More.

Name: Is Niger the Islamic State’s New Target? And More.
Uploaded: 2026-08-06T17:00:54.000Z
Duration: 1058 s
Channel: Simon Whistler
Description: Islamic State fighters are escalating attacks as Niger's junta struggles to hold the tri-border zone, and the group's center of gravity may be shifting toward Niamey. Plus the week's other stories.

Islamic State fighters are escalating attacks as Niger's junta struggles to hold the tri-border zone, and the group's center of gravity may be shifting toward Niamey. Plus the week's other stories.

Simon Whistler • August 6, 2026

Is Niger the Islamic State’s New Target? And More.

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