Nigeria: Over 1,000 Flee as Gunmen Attack Benue Community
More than 1,000 residents have fled Ankpechi community in Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area in Nigeria’s Benue State after suspected armed bandits attacked […]
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Nigeria confirms two citizens killed in South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest
Nigeria has confirmed on Sunday, July 5 that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa on 28 June during anti-immigrant unrest that targeted […]
Ramaphosa Cautions Anti-Migrant Protesters as South Africa Faces Rising Tensions Over Unofficial Deadline
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged protesters to avoid intimidation and violence as anti-migrant demonstrations intensify ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners […]
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 […]
Nigerian Troops Rescue 47 ISWAP Hostages in Borno Offensive
Nigerian troops have rescued at least 47 people, mainly women and children, who were being held captive by militants of the Islamic State West Africa […]
South Africa Urges Calm Ahead of Planned Anti-Immigration Protests
South Africa’s Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has urged citizens to exercise restraint and observe the law during planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration scheduled […]
Ramaphosa Calls on Faith Leaders to Help Calm Migration Tensions and Advance National Dialogue
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged faith-based organizations to play a stronger role in addressing rising tensions over migration and […]
Heavy Gunfire Rocks Mogadishu as Somalia’s Election Dispute Deepens Political Crisis
Somalia’s capital has been shaken by sustained heavy gunfire after Government forces and opposition fighters clashed amid an escalating dispute over delayed elections and a […]
France urges nationals to leave Mali amid escalating terrorism attacks and rebel offensives
France has advised its citizens in Mali to “plan a temporary departure as soon as possible” via remaining commercial flights, following a sharp deterioration in […]
Goïta Vows Sustained Military Offensive After April 25 Attacks in Mali
Mali’s Transitional President, Assimi Goïta, has pledged that military operations will continue until all groups responsible for the April 25 attacks are neutralized and national […]