June 14
Somalia: AUSSOM Welcomes New Ghana Police Force
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has officially welcomed the new Ghana Police Force (GFPU-5) battalion, which has been deployed to Mogadishu, Baidoa and Beledweyne. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Say Joint Operations Killed More Than 200 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian military said they had carried out joint operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State-linked militants in… Read more »
May 04
Somalia: Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation
Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials… Read more »
April 26
Mali: AU Condemns Coordinated Attacks On Malian Cities
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over attacks in Mali targeting the capital, Bamako, as well as several other… Read more »
January 07
West Africa: Burkina Faso Says It Foiled Coup Attempt Against President Traore
Burkina Faso's government says it has thwarted an attempted coup against President Ibrahim Traore, accusing former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of… Read more »
August 26, 2025
Egypt: Egypt to Deploy Troops to Somalia As Burundi Forces Prepare Exit
Egypt is set to deploy troops to Somalia by the end of the year as part of the African Union's new support and stabilisation mission, replacing departing Burundian forces, Somali… Read more »
August 08, 2025
Ghana: Somalia Offers Condolences to Ghana After Deadly Military Helicopter Crash
Somalia on Thursday extended its "deepest condolences" to the government and people of Ghana following the deadly crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter in the forested Adansi area… Read more »
