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Airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey

FCDO: avoid all travelJanuary 29, 2026

📌 What the official source added

New information about airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

🧳 What travelers should check

  • Check the status of your booking directly with the operator.
  • Allow extra time and review alternative routes.
  • Check whether your travel insurance covers disruption.

🔗 Official source

Open UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) ↗

FCDO advice is written for British nationals. Other travelers should also check advice from their own government. TripPlanning does not independently verify conditions on the ground.

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