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…
Topic
Peace and Security
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…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Military Government Disbands All Political Parties
Military Government Dissolves Political Parties, Citing Unity and Stability The military-led government has taken the drastic step of dissolving all political parties…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Stunned by Alleged Assault from Separatist Groups
Brutal Separatist Attack Rocks Northwest Cameroon, Escalating Ongoing Conflict Cameroonians have been left in shock following a brutal separatist attack on a…
East-Africa
Uganda Court Grants Bail to Notable Human Rights Advocate
Prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete, detained on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register ahead of Uganda’s January 15…
West-Africa
Nigerian Military Officers to be Tried for Suspected Coup Attempt
Nigerian Military Officers to Stand Trial for Alleged Coup Plot A group of Nigerian military officers is set to face a military…
West-Africa
Mali Prohibits Jeune Afrique Amidst Eroding Press Freedom in the Sahel
CPJ Urges Mali to Lift Ban on Jeune Afrique as Media Repression Grows The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on…
West-Africa
Nigerian Authorities Confirm Large-Scale Kidnapping of Worshippers in Kaduna
Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers from Churches in Kaduna State, Nigeria Authorities in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have confirmed that gunmen kidnapped scores of worshippers…
