Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet crashed during Mali mission

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet has crashed in Niger, killing two pilots. The aircraft was conducting military operations in neighboring Mali.

The jet is one of four Nigerian aircraft based in Niamey, Niger as part of of the Africa-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA).

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