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Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
August 13, 2026Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
May 4, 2026Gunmen kill 29 in attack in Nigeria's Adamawa state, governor says - Reuters
Gunmen kill 29 in attack in Nigeria's Adamawa state, governor says Reuters
April 27, 2026Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers - Reuters
Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers Reuters
April 13, 2026Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials - Reuters
Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials Reuters
April 11, 2026Gunmen kill at least 30 in Nigeria's Plateau state attack - Reuters
Gunmen kill at least 30 in Nigeria's Plateau state attack Reuters
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Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
President Assimi Goïta (pictured) has pardoned French national Yann Vezilier A Frenchman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Mali for plotting an alleged coup in the West African country has n
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has taken over as defence minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of surprise attacks. The West African country remains in
Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed
Save Share The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister following the killing of the previous minister in last week’s uprising by rebel groups.
Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says
Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in Kogi Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in north-east Nigeria, a state governor said on
Jihadists Kill Nigerian Brigadier General in Northeast Base Attack
Summary Jihadist fighters have killed a brigadier general and several soldiers in a brazen assault on a military base in northeast Nigeria, marking the second killing of a senior officer in five mont
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