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Release of Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State: A Fragile Victory Nigerian authorities announced that they have successfully secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary's Catholic boarding school in Niger state. This incident, which unfolded on November 21, saw 315 pupils and staff taken by gunmen from the co-educational facility located in north-central Nigeria. Following the chaos of the attack, around 50 students managed to escape, but the fate of another 165 children and staff remains unknown.…

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet European allies in London on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump accused him of not reading Washington’s proposal to end the war with Russia, underscoring widening tensions around the stalled peace effort. The London talks follow days of negotiations in Miami between Ukrainian and U.S. officials that ended Saturday without a breakthrough, though Zelensky said Kyiv would continue discussions. He is due to be received by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A strategically vital bridge near the town of Afgoye has been rebuilt months after Al-Shabaab militants destroyed it, restoring a critical artery for security forces, trade and civilian movement in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region. The span, located by Sabiid and Anole villages about 35 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, was blown up in June as militants retreated amid intensified operations by Somali government troops backed by the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The…

GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has offered condolences to families of those killed in days of violent protests in Borama and urged dialogue after North Western State of Somalia security forces opened fire on residents demonstrating against the planned launch of the Xeer Ciise book. “I express my condolences for the violence that occurred in Borama that resulted in deaths. It was truly an inappropriate matter. I call for a solution to be sought for everything without resorting to violence,”…

Ireland is expected to choose financial solidarity over relocation under the European Union’s new migration framework, as justice ministers meet in Brussels to sign off on key elements of the EU Migration Pact. Under the pact’s emergency solidarity mechanism, member states would be required to help frontline countries such as Italy and Greece when they are suddenly overwhelmed by migration flows. Governments could either accept a share of people for screening and processing, or make a financial contribution to ease the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet European allies in London as he faces pointed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over a proposed plan to end the war with Russia. The diplomatic push follows several days of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Miami that ended without a breakthrough but with a pledge to keep negotiating. Zelensky will be received in London by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron for discussions focused…

HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Sunday rejected claims from Somalia’s federal government that talks between the two sides are under way, declaring the long-running dialogue “formally ceased” and accusing Mogadishu of “blatant interference” in its internal affairs. In a statement posted on X, North Western State of Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it wanted to “clarify that there are no ongoing talks with Somalia,” adding that Hargeisa “officially suspended…

ECOWAS Deploys Forces Following Failed Coup Attempt in Benin West African regional group ECOWAS has announced the deployment of forces to Benin after an attempted coup was foiled. This move aims to support the Beninese government in maintaining constitutional order and territorial integrity. Forces from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Ghana will assist the Beninese army. The coup attempt was announced by a group called the Military Committee for Refoundation. Beninese President Patrice Talon condemned the…

Mass Abduction of Students in Nigeria A tragic event unfolded in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security issues. The recent mass abduction of students has drawn international attention. 100 students were released after being kidnapped in Niger state. The abduction is one of the largest in recent times. The kidnappings occurred at St. Mary's Catholic boarding school. Details of the Kidnapping On November 21, gunmen captured 303 children and 12 school staff from a school in Papiri. The school attack…

Benin Thwarts Coup Attempt: President Talon Stays in Power In a dramatic sequence of events, Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced the thwarting of an attempted coup. The country’s armed forces successfully countered the uprising by a group of rogue soldiers. Gunfire erupted in Cotonou, prompting public concern and a swift military response. The coup attempt follows a disturbing trend of military takeovers in West Africa. Key international bodies condemned the coup and took proactive measures. Details of…