Eritrea Dismisses Ethiopia’s Claims of Military Aggression
Eritrea has firmly denied accusations from Ethiopia that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, dismissing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated. The dispute escalated after Ethiopia’s foreign minister sent…
At Least 30 Killed as Gunmen Raid Village in Nigeria’s Niger State
At least 30 people have been killed after armed attackers stormed a village in Nigeria’s Niger State, setting homes and markets ablaze, looting shops and kidnapping several residents, according to…
Living in Fear of Lakurawa: Inside Nigeria’s Remote Communities Targeted by US Air Strikes
Fear has gripped communities across the dry savannah and rugged highlands of north-western Nigeria for years — long before US air strikes hit militant camps in the region on Christmas…
Benin Foils Coup Attempt as Two Hostages Freed and Manhunt Intensifies
Authorities in Benin are intensifying their search for the soldiers behind Sunday’s attempted coup, as reports confirm that two senior military officials who were taken hostage have now been released.…
100 Kidnapped Pupils Freed in Nigeria as Security Crisis Deepens Across Schools and Churches
Nearly 100 children who were seized from a Catholic school in central Nigeria last month have been released. The youngsters were brought to Minna, the capital of Niger State, in…
Trump Hosts DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Deal Signing as Leaders Seek to End Years of Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have formally signed a peace agreement aimed at ending years of deadly conflict in eastern DR Congo, during a high-profile ceremony…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits as Mass Kidnappings Intensify Nationwide
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an announcement from the presidency. His resignation comes at a…
Pastor, Bride Among Dozens Abducted as Fresh Kidnappings Shake Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded another disturbing wave of kidnappings after gunmen carried out two separate raids in Kogi and Sokoto states, seizing more than 20 people — including a pastor, his…
Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls abducted from their boarding school more than a week ago have been freed, according to President Bola Tinubu. The attack occurred on 17 November, when armed gunmen…
Bishop Criticizes Nigeria’s Inadequate Response to School Abductions
A senior Catholic cleric in Nigeria has strongly criticised the government for what he describes as a lack of meaningful action to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren abducted from St.…