Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army base

Over 200 jihadists on motorbikes storm Niger army base, leaving 34 soldiers dead in Banibangou attack. The ministry described the attackers as "mercenaries" who injured 14 soldiers, and Niger's military has claimed to have killed "dozens of terrorists" in the battle. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle to contain the jihadist insurgency in the region and the challenges faced by Niger's military in curbing militant attacks.