A striking and unprecedented security breach recently rocked the very heart of Niamey, the capital city of Niger. In a bold move that has become a major piece of Niamey breaking news, dozens of fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) launched a coordinated assault during the night of Wednesday, January 28th, to Thursday, January 29th. These militants infiltrated Niamey’s international airport and the adjacent military Base 101, where they opened fire on civilian aircraft and set military equipment ablaze. This significant event highlights critical aspects of Niger’s security landscape under the current leadership and forms a crucial part of Niger current affairs. A video released by the assailants reportedly documents their presence during this audacious attack, raising questions about the true security record of Abdourahamane Tiani and the state of Niger politics today.