Mosque Attack in Niger Leaves 44 Dead During Friday Prayers

The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara is blamed for the massacre, which occurred in Kokorou and included arson targeting a market and homes.

The attack took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, during Friday prayers in the Fambita quarter of Kokorou, Niger.
Heavily armed attackers linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) killed 44 civilians and injured 13 others, some severely.
In addition to the mosque massacre, the attackers set fire to a local market and homes before retreating.
Niger's government has declared three days of national mourning and vowed to pursue and prosecute the perpetrators.
The attack highlights the worsening security crisis in the Sahel region, where jihadist violence continues to claim civilian lives and destabilize communities.