Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
May 31, 2026 at 12:11 PMEbola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
May 30, 2026 at 04:58 PMBenin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security - Reuters
Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security Reuters
May 24, 2026 at 06:49 PMFirst Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
May 27, 2026 at 05:13 AMAfDB meets under Ebola's cloud as Africa hunts for development cash at home - Reuters
AfDB meets under Ebola's cloud as Africa hunts for development cash at home Reuters
May 25, 2026 at 08:29 AMMorocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
May 24, 2026 at 11:13 PM