Hundreds Released as Boko Haram Frees Captives in Northeast Nigeria
Over 400 women and children have been released by Boko Haram in Borno state, highlighting the ongoing kidnapping crisis in northeast Nigeria.
West Africa
Guinea’s Ruling Coalition Secures Legislative Majority, Strengthening President Doumbouya’s Hold
Provisional results show Guinea’s ruling GMD coalition winning a legislative majority, consolidating power for President Mamady Doumbouya.
Nigerian Federal Court Sentences Four to Death Over 2022 Church Attack
A Nigerian federal court has sentenced four men to death for the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church attack, marking a significant step in the country’s fight against terrorism.
Benin’s New President Seeks to Reset Diplomatic Ties with Niger and Burkina Faso
President Romuald Wadagni visits Niger and Burkina Faso to ease regional tensions, strengthen security cooperation, and reset diplomatic ties following years of friction.
Benin’s President Wadagni Seeks to Reset Ties with Niger and Burkina Faso
President Romuald Wadagni of Benin visits Niger and Burkina Faso to ease regional tensions and strengthen security and economic cooperation following his May 2026 election.
Senegal Political Shake-up: President Faye Dismisses PM Sonko and Dissolves Government
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, ending a powerful alliance amid a severe economic crisis and political rifts in Senegal.
Nigeria and US Joint Operation Neutralizes 175 Islamic State Fighters
A joint Nigeria-US military operation has killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including the group’s global second-in-command, dealing a major blow to extremist networks in West Africa.
Mali Crisis Deepens: UN Security Council Condemns Coordinated Terror Attacks
The UN Security Council condemns coordinated attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists, as the nation faces a deepening security crisis.
UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Coordinated Attacks in Mali
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned coordinated attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists following the loss of strategic northern towns.
Nigerian Military Reports Neutralizing 50 Militants in Northeast Clashes
The Nigerian army reports 50 militants killed after repelling a coordinated ISWAP assault in Yobe state, amid ongoing concerns over regional insurgency and casualty reporting.
Chad Imposes State of Emergency Following Deadly Boko Haram Attacks
Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the Lake Chad region after Boko Haram attacks killed 23 soldiers and two generals.
Security Crisis Forces EgyptAir to Cancel Mali Hajj Flights
EgyptAir cancels all Hajj flights from Mali, affecting over 4,000 pilgrims due to security concerns and rising costs, disrupting nearly a third of the country’s 2026 quota.
China-Sierra Leone Cooperation Delivers Tangible Results
Sierra Leone’s President highlights how cooperation with China is boosting incomes, empowering women, and driving real growth through projects like a new fishing port and market access.
Mali’s Military Faces Allegations of Collaboration in Major Attacks
Mali’s military court alleges active and former officers collaborated with jihadist and separatist groups in major coordinated attacks, marking a severe security crisis.
Mali’s Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Rebel Attacks
Mali’s defense minister was killed in a wave of coordinated attacks claimed by an al-Qaeda affiliate and a separatist group, marking a major escalation in the country’s conflict.
Violence Escalates in Mali as UN Calls for International Action
Sustained gunfire rocks Mali days after a major coordinated militant attack, killing the defense minister and prompting a UN call for international action.
Mali Defense Minister Killed in Major Coordinated Attacks
Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara killed in coordinated attacks across multiple cities, marking a severe escalation in the country’s security crisis.
17 Civilians Killed in Militant Ambush in Northeast Nigeria
Suspected militants ambushed civilians collecting firewood in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 17 people and raising concerns over persistent insecurity.
US Orders Embassy Staff Departure in Nigeria Amid Security Concerns
US authorizes voluntary departure of non-essential embassy staff in Abuja amid worsening security conditions, expands no-travel zones in Nigeria.
Cote d’Ivoire Deploys First Operational Weather Radar to Boost Climate Resilience
Cote d’Ivoire launches its first operational weather radar, enhancing climate monitoring and disaster preparedness through a $32 million project.
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