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Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
August 10, 2026A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
July 27, 2026Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
June 21, 2026Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
June 18, 2026Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials - Reuters
Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials Reuters
April 11, 2026Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
April 9, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
April 6, 2026Exclusive: Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say Reuters
March 6, 2026At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
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Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The authorities in Mali say their soldiers killed dozens of militant Islamists as they repelled an attack on a military base on Sunday. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a jihadist group a
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
Multiple armed groups have been carrying out violent attacks in Nigeria for over 10 years now A Nigerian soldier has been arrested over allegations he supplied military uniforms to "terrorist" and "c
Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the big winner following the country's general election as his party has retained its overwhelming parliamentary majority, despite the poll being overshadowed by
Court jails 386 terrorists in four days.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted a total of 386 terrorists put on trial by the federal government in the last four days. The convicted terrorists were sentenced to various jail terms rang
Nigerian court convicts more than 300 in mass terrorism trial
Members of the Nigerian army provide security during an event in Minna, Nigeria, Dec. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday
Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
Voters in Benin are heading to the polls Sunday to elect a new president COTONOU, Benin -- Voters in Benin will vote Sunday to elect a new president as outgoing leader Patrice Talon steps down after
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign
With growing fears that the militant Islamist insurgency that has engulfed large parts of West Africa is spreading, security has been dominating the campaign trail in Benin - a once-largely peaceful n
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted Easter celebrations at
Israel backing Iranian-Kurdish plans to seize border areas, say sources
Israel has been bombing parts of western Iran to support Iranian-Kurdish militias who hope to exploit the US-Israeli war on Iran to seize towns near the frontier, according to three sources familiar
Exclusive-Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say
By Pesha Magid JERUSALEM, March 6 (Reuters) - Israel has been bombing parts of western Iran to support Iranian Kurdish militias who hope to exploit the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran to seize towns near th
Insurgents raid village in South Sudan, killing at least 169 people
March 2, 2026 / 11:37 AM EST / CBS/AP At least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan, a local official said Monday. It's the latest bout