Ambush Near Mali Border Claims 16 Lives in Western Niger
Armed attackers have killed at least 16 civilians in an ambush on a convoy in western Niger, underscoring persistent insecurity along the country’s volatile border […]
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Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Kill Over a Dozen Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso
At least a dozen soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants linked to Al Qaeda in northern Burkina Faso, according to security and […]
Curfew imposed in Nigeria’s Plateau State after deadly gun attack
At least 20 people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen in a University community in north-central Nigeria. The assault, which occurred on […]
Ghana Armed Forces Rescue 71 Fishermen After Armed Sea Attack Off Central Region
The Ghana Armed Forces has rescued 71 fishermen whose boats were attacked by unidentified gunmen off Ghana’s coast, a local official confirmed on Thursday. Kalala […]
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 […]
Equatorial Guinea: Release of 119 opposition party activists
Authorities in Equatorial Guinea announced Thursday the release of 119 opposition party activists arrested by police during an assault on its headquarters that left five […]
Former Guinean President Alpha Conde faces legal action
The Guinean judiciary has taken a new step in the prosecution of former President Alpha Conde by opening a judicial investigation against him and several […]
Uganda: Palace raid death toll climbs above 100 – Police
Ugandan security forces on Thursday reviewed the death toll of last year assault on a tribal leader’s palace. Officials said more than 100 were killed […]
Mauritania: The Mourabitounes ready Zionist and secular regional assault
A group of militants led by Moktar Belmoktar has formed an alliance with the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) with the […]