February 10
Nigeria: Special Report - How Local Militias Are Ruining Lives, Property in Benue
Armed conflicts in Benue State in Nigeria's North-central region have not received media attention commensurate with the scale of the menace. Read more »
February 08
West Africa: Coalition Rejects Longer Term for President Sall, Condemns Harassment of Opposition
WADEMOS, a coalition of 47 organisations, said it "opposes the decision by the Senegalese parliament to postpone the elections until December 15, 2024." Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 18 Female Kidnap Victims, Hand Them Over to Katsina Govt
The rescued victims, all female, were kidnapped at different times from Karaduwa, Sayaya, Dangani and Wawar-Kaza communities of Matazu, Musawa and Kankara Local Government Areas. Read more »
Senegal: The Evil of Macky Sall's Civilian Coup in Senegal, By Toyin Falola
Senegal does not need Sall. Its people must get rid of him. How many people can he put in prison? How many can he kill? My Senegalese citizens, don't be afraid of this monste Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Timeline - Over 4,000 Killed in Recurrent Violence in Plateau Since 1994
There have been more than 15 major crises leading to deaths and destruction of properties in Plateau State over the last three decades Read more »
Africa: Exiting Ecowas and Its Implications for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa
"ECOWAS, under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member state..." Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said. Read more »
February 04
West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Insecurity - Onsa 'Bans' NSCDC, Immigration, Prison Service From Wearing Camouflage Uniforms
Mr Ribadu urged the interior minister to take necessary steps and place stringent measures to ensure that the ban on camouflage uniforms is upheld. Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: How Federal Govt Can Fight Looming Food Insecurity in Nigeria - Expert
There are reports suggesting that food insecurity could worsen in Nigeria in 2024 Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Weeps in Parliament While Discussing Insecurity
Although the security situation across the country appears to have worsened with daily reports of killings and kidnappings, the lawmaker focussed on the latest incident in his… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: 48 Nigerian CSOs Ask Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency On Security
The organisation said between May 2023 when President Tinubu assumed office and January 2024, at least 2,423 people have been killed in mass atrocities-related incidents and about… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Celebrate As Soldiers Rescue 35 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
Most of the captives were abducted a week ago. Read more »
January 26
Africa: UN Chief Urges Leaders to Root Out Terrorism in Africa
The UN Chief Mr Guterres says, in just a matter of years, Africa has become the "global epicentre of terrorism". Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Military Deploys Special Forces for Targeted Operations - DHQ
DHQ said the deployment is part of renewed response to tackle the menace of insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Wike Asks Area Councils to Set Up Vigilante Groups in Abuja
"We have instructed all the area councils to set up vigilante units and we believe that those vigilantes will not be the ones perpetrating the crime. Therefore, they must be… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Attacks Continue in Plateau Community Despite Curfew
Caleb Mutfwang, the state governor, imposed the curfew after fatal violence occurred in the local council on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Must Do to Address Insecurity, Economic Challenges - U.S.
"The United States is determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria," he said. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Tuggar Welcomes Blinken, Holds Bilateral Talks On Security Cooperation
Mr Tuggar later held talks with Mr Blinken with a focus on deepening democracy in the West African subregion, strengthening trade relations and security cooperation. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
Liberia: How Will Boakai Reform Liberia As a New Era Begins?
Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently, as the 26th president of the… Read more »
January 21
Cameroon: Cameroon - a Year After Murder of Journalist Martinez Zogo, IPI Reiterates Call for Justice
IPI says authorities must carry out credible, transparent, and independent investigations. Read more »
January 17
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Former President Ernest Koroma Seeks Medical Care In Nigeria
The permission granted Mr Koroma is coming amid rumours that he had agreed to go on exile in Nigeria if all charges against him were dropped. Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Armed Forces Day - Cds Says Officers' Contributions to Nation's Democracy, Unity Will Not Be in Vain
The CDS assures of the loyalty and commitment of the military in defending the nation's democratic values. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrest Soldiers Filmed Assaulting Civilian
In the 32-second video clip, two persons - one in army uniform and the other in a T-shirt - could be seen using a belt to beat a young man who appeared helpless. Read more »
January 09
Niger: Niger Coup - Bazoum's Son, Wife Released
The tribunal released the younger Bazoum provisionally but did not say anything about the fate of the president. Read more »