Security
Malian Troops Go Offensive Against Terrorists On Algerian Border
Mali has deployed troops to the northeastern part of the country, near its border with Algeria, for an offensive operation against terrorists in...
Kano Police Parade 89 Crime Suspects, Warn Residents to Desist from October 1 Protests
The Kano State Police Command has warned residents against engaging in protests on October 1, the day of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration. The...
Death Toll From Mass Shootings in South Africa Rises to 18
The death toll from mass shootings in Lusikisiki village, Eastern Cape, South Africa, has risen to 18. Another victim died, authorities confirmed on...
Burkina Faso Former Special Forces Commander Confesses To Destabilisation Plot
The former commander of Burkina Faso’s special forces, Ahmed Kinda, has confessed to his involvement in a recent attempt to destabilise the country....
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Open Investigation Against FRANCE24 Journalist for Terror Links in the Sahel
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have ordered an investigation into the “biased comments” made by Wassim Nasr, a journalist with the French channel,...
DHQ Investigating Allegations of Bandit Sponsorship in North-West, Promises ‘Announcement Soon’
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it is investigating allegations of bandit sponsorship in the northwest of Nigeria. Recall that Bello Matawalle, minister of...
Benin Govt. Arrests Presidential Guard Commander, Two Others Over Coup Attempt
Benin’s government announced on Wednesday that it had foiled a coup attempt planned for Friday. Three individuals, including the head of the Republican...
Burkina Faso Reveals Failed Coup Attempt, Names Individuals Involved
Burkina Faso’s military government has foiled a subversive attempt against the country by individual saboteurs residing in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and...
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Announce Satellite Deal with Russia to Strengthen Security
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia in light of acquiring at least two surveillance satellites and telecoms to...
Mali’s President Vows Fierce Fight Against Terrorism During 64th Independence Anniversary
Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goïta, has vowed to fight to eliminate terrorism in the country fiercely. After a military parade celebrating Mali’s...
Libya Seizes 100KG Of Smuggled Gold At Misrata Airport
Libya’s Internal Security Agency has revealed a failed attempt to smuggle 100kg of gold worth $8.4 million, as well as €1.5 million in...
Mali Closes Fulani Cattle Markets Over Suspected Links To Bamako Terror Attack
Authorities in Mali have closed several Fulani-run cattle markets following a suspected links of terror attack in Bamako. This was disclosed on Thursday...