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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…

Niger State to Reopen Schools After Mass Kidnapping

Authorities in Nigeria’s Niger State have announced that schools will begin reopening later this month following a mass abduction in November that led to their closure under emergency security measures.…

Ghana Immigration Service Launches Community Engagement Strategy to Strengthen Border Security Partnerships

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has introduced a new Community Engagement Strategy aimed at strengthening collaboration with border communities to improve national security and enhance border management. The initiative was…

Nigeria Apologises for Incident Involving Military Jet in Burkina Faso

Nigeria has formally apologised to Burkina Faso following the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military aircraft into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that resulted in the temporary detention of 11 Nigerian…

About 200 West African Troops Deployed to Benin After Failed Coup

About 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are currently in Benin to support security operations following Sunday’s failed coup attempt, according to the country’s foreign minister.…

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…

Guinea-Bissau “Coup” Branded a Political Illusion as West African Leaders Question Its Legitimacy

Prominent West African political figures are casting doubt on this week’s dramatic power shift in Guinea-Bissau, arguing that the apparent overthrow of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló may have been staged.…

Deposed Guinea-Bissau Leader Flees to Senegal as Military Tightens Grip After Coup

Background of the Crisis In a dramatic turn of events, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the ousted president of Guinea-Bissau, has fled to Senegal following his release by military officers who removed…

Ghana Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau: A Call for Democratic Restoration

Ghana has strongly criticized the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as an unlawful seizure of power and a serious threat to democratic governance in the region. In a…

General Horta N’Tam Sworn In After Turmoil as Guinea-Bissau Plunges Into Another Coup Crisis

An army general has assumed leadership of Guinea-Bissau just one day after what appears to have been a coup.Gen Horta N’Tam was sworn in as the country’s transitional president on…