UN raises alarm over worsening security situation in Ethiopia
The United Nations on Monday, September 21, expressed deep concern over Ethiopia’s deteriorating security situation, citing the formation of a new coalition of armed groups, […]
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IMF Unlocks $109m for Togo After Reform Progress, Warns of Persistent Economic Risks
The IMF Executive Board has completed the third and fourth reviews of Togo’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, unlocking an immediate disbursement of about SDR […]
Deadly Gunmen Raid in Northwest Nigeria Leaves at Least 15 Farmers Dead Amid Escalating Rural Insecurity
At least 15 people have been killed following a gunmen attack on a farming community in Talata Mafara area of Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, on […]
Nigeria Senate Approves Bill to Establish State Police in Major Security Overhaul
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Senate of Nigeria has approved a constitutional bill allowing the creation of State-level Police forces, marking a significant restructuring […]
Mali rejects claims of prisoner swap with militants over fuel convoy security
The Malian Army on Monday, March 30, dismissed reports that it released about 200 suspected terrorists in mid-March in exchange for halting attacks on fuel […]
United States Deploys Military Officers to Nigeria Amid Rising Security Cooperation
In a notable development on 3 February 2026, the United States confirmed that it has sent a small team of military officers to Nigeria, marking […]
DRC Battles Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years as Nearly 2,000 Die -UNICEF
The Democratic Republic of Congo is contending with its most severe cholera outbreak in a quarter of a century, with nearly 2,000 deaths recorded since […]
Nigeria: Kebbi School Raid Leaves Staff Member Dead, Dozens of Girls Abducted
Suspected gunmen launched a pre-dawn assault on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, in Kebbi State’s Wasagu/Danko district, killing a staff member and […]
UN Warns of Escalating Insecurity and Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in West Africa and the Sahel
The United Nations has warned that worsening insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel is intensifying humanitarian needs, with millions facing acute food shortages and […]
President Tinubu Endorsed by Nigeria’s Ruling Party for Re-election in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC), which is in power in Nigeria, endorsed President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, May 22 to seek a second and final […]