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  • Published on 00:02 GMT

    Five Indians kidnapped in attack in Niger

    NIAMEY - Five Indian citizens were kidnapped in western Niger during an attack last week by armed men that also killed a dozen soldiers, according to two Nigerian security sources and a statement by Indian state authorities seen by Reuters on Wednesday. …

    Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 27, 2025

    Niger Says Jihadists Kill 12 Soldiers Near Mali Border

    Niger’s army said Saturday jihadists killed 12 of its soldiers in the west of the country near the Malian border. An anti-terrorism unit was “attacked in a cowardly fashion by terrorist elements concealed by civilian camps” on Friday, and 12 of its members …

    Source: The Defense Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 27, 2025

    Mueren 12 soldados en ataque en pueblo fronterizo del oeste de Níger, dice ejército

    DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Un ataque perpetrado por hombres armados en el oeste de Níger mató a 12 soldados, informó el ejército el sábado, en una zona fronteriza que ha sido durante mucho tiempo un foco de violencia extremista. La "ofensiva sorpresa" …

    Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Apr 26, 2025

    Twelve Niger soldiers killed in attack, two suspects detained, says army

    (Reuters) - Twelve Nigerien soldiers have been killed in an attack in the west of the Sahel country and two suspects have been arrested, the army said in a statement seen by Reuters on Saturday. The attack took place on Friday near the tri-border region of …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 30, 2025

    Mali forum backs five-year presidency for junta leader Assimi Goïta

    A national political forum in Mali has proposed making military leader Assimi Goïta the country's president, with a five-year renewable term starting in 2025.  The recommendation would change Mali's transitional charter – the temporary legal …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Benin tensions with Burkina, Niger open door for jihadists

    Diplomatic tensions between Benin and its junta-led Sahel neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso have led to a security vacuum which jihadists are exploiting with ever-deadlier attacks, analysts told AFP. North Benin, which borders both Niger and Burkina Faso, …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    Benin says 54 soldiers killed by al-Qaeda affiliate

    The attack occurred on April 17. Government spokesman Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji provided a revised casualty toll after authorities initially said only a small number of soldiers had died. This attack marks another deadly chapter for Benin, a West African …

    Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 29, 2025

    Chad foils attack on presidential palace

    A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised by security forces, a government spokesperson said. Bursts of gunfire rang out …

    Source: The East African - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 29, 2025

    Sahel jihadists deploy captured weapons, drones to widen terror campaigns – Report

    Violence and acts of terror unleashed by jihadist groups in the Sahel are believed to have impetus from local weapons, often acquired by raids on the African militaries, new research published Tuesday has revealed . UK-based outfit Conflict Armament …

    Source: Business Hallmark - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 29, 2025

    A Nigerian perspective on the Sahel, by Felix Awonaiya

    The triumvirate of Tchiani, Traore and Goita are behaving like petulant children. As in dealing with all petulants, it is now time to pull their ears and apply tough love. You cannot continually overlook a child throwing his toys out of the pram anytime he …

    Source: Eagle Online - Pending
  • Published on Apr 29, 2025

    Sahel jihadists use captured weapons, drones to expand terror campaigns — Report

    Violence by jihadist groups in the Sahel is overwhelmingly fuelled by local weapons, often acquired by raids on the African militaries, new research published Tuesday said. UK-based outfit Conflict Armament Research (CAR) tracked a decade of weapons …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 27, 2025

    Pressure Mounts On President Tinubu As Rural Violence Claims Hundreds Of Lives In Northern Nigeria

    A surge in rural violence has claimed hundreds of lives in northern Nigeria, putting pressure on President Bola Tinubu. According to a Financial Times report, the recent attacks, suspected to be carried out by animal herders, have killed over 150 people …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Tensions with Neighbours Expose Benin Republic to Terrorist Risk

    Diplomatic tensions between Benin and its military-led neighbours, Niger and Burkina Faso, have created a security void that terrorist groups are increasingly taking advantage of. In the northern region of Benin, which shares borders with both Niger and …

    Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    A serious situation is developing in West Africa, and it is crucial for our leaders to respond – Kwesi Pratt

    Popular Ghanaian journalist and political commentator, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., has raised serious concerns about the growing threat of jihadist violence in West Africa. b In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, 24th April, …

    Source: Ghlagatin - Pending
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    W.African bloc slams 'barbaric' Benin jihadist attack 

    W.African bloc slams 'barbaric' Benin jihadist attack  ABIDJAN, April 24, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - West African regional bloc ECOWAS on  Thursday condemned an attack by suspected jihadists which killed 54 troops in  northern Benin as a "barbaric …

    Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
  • Published on 06:26 GMT

    Mali’s Goïta gets backing to be president for next five years

    Mali’s military leader Gen. Assimi Goïta has won the backing of key political allies to be declared president for the next five years. The 41-year-old, who has seized power twice, was named transitional president after his last coup in 2021. At the time, …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on 12:49 GMT

    Mali Junta Leader Backed to Remain President Until 2030

    Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goïta, has secured backing from key political allies to remain in power for another five years, extending his presidency until 2030. The 41-year-old came to power through two successive coups in 2020 and 2021. …

    Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 30, 2025

    Thousands rally in Burkina Faso in support of military junta following alleged coup attempt

    DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou on Wednesday in support of the military junta after an alleged coup attempt and comments by an American official criticizing junta leader Ibrahim Traore. Last week, the …

    Source: Associated Press - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 30, 2025

    Burkina Faso Rally Supports Military Junta Amid Coup Attempts

    Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, to support the military junta after an alleged coup attempt and comments by an American official criticizing junta leader Ibrahim Traore. The West African country’s military government …

    Source: St. Vincent Times - Neutral

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 09:24 GMT

    Russia, Somalia vow security collaboration

    (MENAFN) Russia and Somalia have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in areas including security, politics, trade, and economics, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The announcement followed discussions between Russia’ …

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