American Humanitarian Pilot Kidnapped in Central Niamey
An American national, 48-year-old pilot Kevin Rideout, was abducted overnight between Tuesday, 21 and Wednesday, 22 October in Niamey, Niger’s capital. Rideout, who works for […]
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Somalia and Djibouti Strengthen Security Ties with New Troop Deployment Pact
Somalia and Djibouti on Wednesday, July 30, formalised an agreement for the expanded deployment of Djiboutian Armed Forces within Somali territory, reaffirming a joint commitment […]
Somali Army Neutralises Over 10 al-Shabab Militants in Central Offensive
The Somali military has successfully eliminated more than 10 al-Shabab militants in coordinated operations across the central regions of Hirshabelle and Galmudug, according to a […]
Al-Shabab seizes strategic Somali town, displacing thousands in escalating conflict
Al-Shabab fighters have captured the key town of Tardo in central Somalia’s Hiiraan region, triggering the displacement of over 12,500 families and escalating an already […]
Mali army repels coordinated jihadist assaults, killing 80 fighters
Mali’s armed forces have announced the killing of 80 al-Qaeda-linked fighters following a wave of coordinated attacks on military posts across seven towns in central […]
Seven Ugandan Soldiers Killed in Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab Resurgence Fears
At least seven Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been killed in a three-day battle against […]
Burkina Faso Under Siege: Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Spread Fear and Devastation
Burkina Faso is once again reeling under a wave of orchestrated terrorist violence, with the northern town of Djibo enduring a particularly brutal assault. In […]
Twelve Soldiers Killed in Western Niger as Extremist Violence Persists in Tri-Border Region
Twelve Nigerien soldiers were reported killed during a surprise attack carried out by armed assailants in western Niger, according to a statement released by the […]
Benin Confirms Heaviest Military Loss in Northern Insurgency By al-Qaeda
An admission has been made on April 23 by the Government of Benin that 54 soldiers lost their lives in a recent assault by jihadist […]
West Mali: Mass Grave Found Near Kwala Military Camp Raises Alarm
Several dozen bodies have been discovered near the Malian military camp in Kwala, Koulikoro region, western Mali, in what is being described as a deeply […]