East-Africa
How Natural Resources Are Fueling an Insurgency in Northern Mozambique
Vast mineral riches were supposed to lift Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, but a new report argues they instead helped…
Peace and Security
West-Africa
Nigeria Faces Warning as Extremist Groups Exploit Social Media for Propaganda
Boko Haram factions, alongside various extremist organizations, are increasingly harnessing TikTok and other social media channels for their propaganda efforts,…
Central-Africa
M23 committed mass abuses in Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch says
Rwandan troops and the M23 armed group carried out a sweeping campaign of abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Abductees in Borno State
In a significant counteroffensive, the Nigerian military announced the rescue of 360 individuals from the clutches of Boko Haram in…
North-Africa
UN: Libyan Weapons Fuel Extremist Groups in Nigeria and the Sahel
The United Nations says weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict are now stoking violence across West Africa, turning up in…
West-Africa
Mali Junta Announces $3.5 Million Bounty for Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader
Mali’s military junta has announced a significant $3.5 million bounty for information that could lead to the capture or killing…
West-Africa
Nigerian Police Deny Reports of Armed Bandit Invasion in Lagos
In response to alarming reports of armed bandits allegedly attacking various communities with a specific focus on school children, police…
West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence…
East-Africa
WHO warns of ‘catastrophic’ Ebola, conflict crisis in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is bracing for what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls a “catastrophic collision of…
West-Africa
Thousands of Fulani Militants Contribute to Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Report Says
In a troubling revelation, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported that around 30,000 armed Fulani…
West-Africa
Nigerian Authorities Report Continued Captivity of Abducted Students and Teachers
The Oyo State Police have categorically refuted claims of a successful rescue of the victims, emphasizing the need for community…
