Central-Africa
Chad Air Strikes Leave Dozens of Nigerians Feared Dead
Tragedy strikes the Lake Chad Basin as over 40 Nigerian fishers are feared dead following airstrikes launched by Chad aimed at Boko…
Topic
Arms and Military Affairs
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Expands Media Freedom Crackdown
In a bold move, Burkina Faso’s media authority has put a halt to operations of the French news outlet TV5Monde, levying accusations…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who was killed…
West-Africa
Russian Forces Continue Operations in Mali Amid Ongoing Rebel Attacks
In a decisive move, Russia has asserted that its forces will maintain their presence in Mali, continuing to support the military government…
West-Africa
Nigeria Calls for Investigation into Abuse and Deaths at Kwara Detention Camp
Amnesty International has launched a scathing indictment against the Nigerian government, asserting that officials have failed to safeguard Fulani pastoralists detained in…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Witness Protection for Coup Trial Participants
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted a prosecution witness to testify under protective conditions during the…
West-Africa
Civilian Force Expansion in Burkina Faso Raises Growing Rights Concerns
In a decisive move to bolster national security, Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers approved a draft law on April 24 aiming to…
East-Africa
Taiwan President Cancels Eswatini Visit, Citing Chinese Pressure
A last-minute diplomatic tussle has grounded Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s planned trip to Eswatini, with Taipei accusing Beijing of leaning on other…
Central-Africa
U.S. considers relocating Afghan evacuees to Democratic Republic of Congo amid backlash
Washington is weighing a plan to move roughly 1,100 Afghan evacuees from a former U.S. base in Qatar to the Democratic Republic…
West-Africa
Nigerian Government Charges Military Officers in Connection with Alleged Coup Plot
The Nigerian government has officially charged a number of retired senior military officers in connection with an alleged coup attempt aimed at…
Central-Africa
200 Hostages Freed in Joint DR Congo-Uganda Military Raid
More than 200 civilians held by an armed group tied to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been…
