West-Africa
Attackers Slay Over 30 in Assaults on Three Nigerian Communities
Deadly Attacks in Northwestern Nigeria Leave at Least 30 Dead Armed gunmen on motorcycles launched brutal assaults on three villages in northwestern…
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Peace and Security
West-Africa
China Rejects Allegations of Backing Illegal Mining and Terrorism in Nigeria
China Responds to US Lawmakers’ Allegations of Illegal Mining in Nigeria The Chinese government has vehemently rejected allegations made by five US…
West-Africa
Ukraine Spots Nigerians Participating in Combat for Russia’s Frontlines
Nigerians Identified Among Russian Forces in Ukraine Conflict Ukrainian military intelligence has reported the identification of two Nigerian nationals who died while…
West-Africa
U.S. Sends 200 Troops to Support Nigerian Military Training
US Troops to Train Nigerian Military Amid Islamist Threats The United States is set to deploy approximately 200 troops to Nigeria as…
West-Africa
HRW Calls for Investigation into ‘Random’ Drone Attack in Niger
Human Rights Watch Urges Investigation into Deadly Drone Attack in Niger Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pressing Nigerien authorities to undertake an…
West-Africa
U.S. Diplomat Travels to Mali to Rebuild Relations with Sahel Nations
U.S. Diplomat Visits Mali to Revitalize Bilateral Ties Amid Regional Security Concerns The newly appointed head of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau…
West-Africa
U.S. Military Verifies Dispatch of ‘Small Unit’ to Nigeria
U.S. Deploys Troops to Nigeria for Counter-Terrorism Efforts The U.S. Command Africa (AFRICOM) commander, General Dagvin Anderson, has announced the deployment of…
North-Africa
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Libya’s Ex-Leader, Reportedly Dead
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Reported Dead Amid Conflicting Accounts Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly…
East-Africa
Republican Intelligence Expert Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Division
Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide, has…
West-Africa
Attempt to Overthrow Nigerian President Tinubu Thwarted Successfully
Foiled Coup Attempt in Nigeria: A Deep Dive into Events of September 2025 A reported attempt to overthrow the Nigerian government, foiled…
West-Africa
Increased Security at Niger Airport Following Explosions and Gunfire Incidents
Drone and Artillery Attack at Niamey Airport Raises Security Concerns Heavy security has been deployed around the Diori Hamani International Airport in…
