### [2026-09-26](/feed/2026/09/26/index.md)

##### War on terror
# Islamic State militants kill more than 30 Nigerien soldiers in an attack near Birni-N'Konni, Tahoua Region. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/more-than-50-members-nigers-security-forces-killed-attacks-sources-say-2026-09-28/)

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