SaS-CaN Condemns Terrorist Attacks In Niamey

29th January, 2026

The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) expresses its deepest shock and condemnation of the terrorist act that took place early this morning, Thursday 29th January, 2026 near the Niamey International Airport, in The Niger Republic. This violent extremism is vile and a glaring reminder of the grave threat that terrorism poses to the people of the Sahel region and the Africa continent. We expect that the perpetrators of this horrendous attack will be brought to justice.

SaS-CaN working Committee extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Niger Republic over this heinous and cowardly attack. It wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, and stands with the AES (Alliance of Sahel States) wholeheartedly in this moment of profound anguish.

This cowardly and calculated act of terror, mastermind by foreign powers who recently vowed to cease uranium ore from Niger Republic, is a direct assault on the values of civilisation. The deliberate targeting of the Capital of Niger Republic, i.e. Niamey was a well calculated ploy to create panic among the civilian population. SaS-CaN reaffirms its strongest condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining peace, security and stability.

SaS-CaN is of the opinion and belief that the time is now to translate the international concern that has been shown about the violent activities of Al-Qaeda terrorist group and its allies into a concerted plan of action for ensuring peace, security and stability across the Sahel region. This latest terrorist attack in the Nigerien capital has provoked condemnation by the international community.

A matter of grave concern to SaS-CaN at this time is the threat of regime change in the Sahel regime that is being spearheaded by the Trump administration in Washington, France and Israel. To SaS-CaN, the policy of regime change abroad is an act of cowardice and needs to be condemned in no uncertain terms.

SaS-CaN is the voice of families who have lost their loved ones in the on-going terrorist war against the Sahel people. There have been widespread human rights abuse; orchestrated attacks by armed terrorist groups on defenceless communities; and systematic burning, looting, intimidation and violence, including sexual assault against women in the Sahel region. These dastardly targeted attacks must stop immediately.

Let there be no mistake, it would be a tragic setback for peace, security and stability in Africa if the US, France and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insist on implementing regime change in the Sahel region. It would also strike a blow at United Nations Charter and International Law, which the United States and France for instance, are obliged to uphold in high esteem.

Africa, the Sahel in particular must not be made a playfield for terrorists to display their trademark by threatening international security. We ask the United Nations Secretary-General in New York to use his good offices to exert pressure to prevail on Washington, Paris and Tel Aviv to abandon their policy of regime change for peace, security and stability in the Sahel region.

The Sahel region stands at a crossroad today. The future of peace, security and stability is at stake. To be sure, this is our advocacy and as such the terrorist attacks against communities across the Sahel region strike at the very heart of international civilised norms, conduct and of behaviours, as well as United Nations Charter. These dastardly targeted attacks are a blot on humanity.

The entire Sahel region stands united against terrorism and against all acts that constitute terrorism. We extend our unflinching solidarity to the AES in its resolve to smash terrorism and all terrorists out of the Sahel region. It is imperative that the safety of citizens of the AES is ensured and peace is restored in the region.

Concluding, SaS-CaN entreats the global community to support and rally behind the AES at this painful and traumatic time in the history of the Sahel region. The time is now to show understanding and support the AES in healing the wounds inflicted on its citizens and rebuild the Sahel region. SaS-CaN asks for global solidarity as the AES embarks on this painful journey.

God bless the Sahel region!

God bless the AES!!

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