Security
Malian President Goïta Meets Russian Deputy Defense Minister Younous-Bek
The President of the Transition in Mali, General Assimi Goïta, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with a Russian delegation...
Germany Halts Aid to Rwanda Over DR Congo Conflict
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda and is reviewing existing commitments over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group in...
UK Suspends Aid and Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict
The United Kingdom has suspended direct bilateral aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic and economic restrictions. This follows allegations that Rwanda supports the...
Mali Calls on U.S. to Address Alleged Misuse of Aid Funds in Terrorism Financing
The Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expressed surprise following a recent publication by the U.S. Office of Government Effectiveness,...
Labour Party Ondo Governorship Candidate, Ojajuni Begs Nigerians for N100m Ransom
Eniola Ojajuni, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, has pleaded for financial assistance to secure his release...
7,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo Fighting Since January – Prime Minister Laments
At least 7,000 people have died since January in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka made...
Mali, Senegal Launch Joint Patrols To Combat Jihadist Threat
Malian and Senegalese defence forces have launched joint patrols along their shared border to counter rising insecurity driven by jihadist attacks. The initiative,...
US Mission in Nigeria Assures ‘Comprehensive Monitoring’ in Response to Boko Haram Funding Allegations
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a vague statement following public outrage over allegations that American aid funds have been funnelled to...
Mali and Morocco Strengthen Military Cooperation with Joint Expert Commission
Mali and Morocco have reinforced ties by launching a Joint Military Commission. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Malian Ministry...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Control of Bukavu, Capital of South Kivu, Including Governor’s Office
M23 rebels have reportedly taken control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province after Congolese troops withdrew from the city. The armed...
Mali Strengthens Military Ties With Senegal Despite Leaving ECOWAS
Mali and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, despite Mali’s recent...
France Hands Over Three Military Bases to Senegal as Sept 2025 Withdrawal Deadline Draws Near
France has officially begun the withdrawal of its military forces from Senegal, with three military bases in the capital, Dakar, being returned to...