Niger summons Chad ambassador over drone strike
Niger's interim foreign minister met Chad's ambassador following a deadly drone strike on October 24, 2026.
Niger summoned Chad's ambassador to Niamey on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a drone strike in the Agadez region killed two civilians and injured several others. The attack occurred on October 24, 2026, near Emiloulou, and Nigerien authorities allege it was launched from Chadian territory with foreign assistance.
Alio Daouda, Niger's Justice Minister acting as interim Foreign Minister, received the Chadian envoy. Niger's government condemned the strike as a grave violation of national sovereignty and international law. They plan to report the incident to the UN Security Council and the African Union's Peace and Security Council, demanding an independent international investigation.
Niamey seeks explanations for the incident while asserting its commitment to defending its fundamental interests and protecting civilians. The government reiterated its dedication to peace and good neighborly relations, emphasizing that national sovereignty and civilian protection are absolute imperatives.
Why it mattersNiger summoned Chad's ambassador following a deadly drone strike on October 24, 2026, which killed two civilians and injured several others.