Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout

Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »

Mali: Mali Junta Offers $3.5M Reward for Sahel al-Qaeda Leader

Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other… Read more »

Ghana: Why Ghana Walked Away From a U.S. Health Deal

Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed… Read more »

Cameroon: Pope Leo Excoriates 'Tyrants' Waging War Instead of Peace

Pope Leo XIV has admonished those waging war in the name of god and slammed "tyrants" destroying the world and its resources. The pontiff has stepped up his criticism of senseless… Read more »

Senegal: The Goethe-Institut Opens its New Building in Dakar

The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary… Read more »

Benin: Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%

According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. Read more »

Benin: Benin Election - Finance Minister Wadagni Expected to Win

Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Church Attack

The army said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Expands Security Ties Amid Insurgency

Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing engagement with… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Lawmakers Back Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Parliament approved legislation doubling prison sentences and increasing fines for same-sex relations. Activists say the move reflects a broader push for stricter anti-LGBT laws in… Read more »

Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Attacks on 3 Villages

A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing. Read more »

Nigeria: Extremists Kill Over 100 in Western Villages

Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties

Political parties in Burkina Faso have already been banned from holding public events, but could still operate internally. Now, a decree dissolves them entirely. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon in Shock After Suspected Separatist Attack

Eight children were killed in an attack on a remote village in Cameroon's North West has shocked the nation. But there appears no end in sight to the separatist conflict in the… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Junta Leader Declared Winner of Presidential Election

Mamdi Doumbouya secured almost 87% of the vote, while several opposition figures were either barred from contesting or were in exile. Doumbouya seized power after staging a coup in… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Junta Leader Doumbouya Expected to Win Election

Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, faces weak opposition as UN warns of intimidation and restricted freedoms ahead of the vote. Read more »

Benin: ECOWAS Troops Deployed After Failed Coup Attempt

Benin's government says it foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to "destabilize the state." ECOWAS has now deployed soldiers as President Patrice Talon says the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Pastor and Bride in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria have been responding to another wave of kidnappings that has been unfolding across several regions in recent weeks. A clergyman and a bride were among those… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Junta Names Interim Leader After Coup

The army said General Horta Nta Na Man was sworn in as interim president, a day after soldiers toppled the president and halted vote counting. The opposition candidate alleges a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nicki Minaj Claims Christians Persecuted in Nigeria at UN

The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Teams Up with U.S. and UK to Investigate Cocaine Haul

The drugs found in a container at a port in Lagos is one of the largest drug seizures in Nigeria's history. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Delays Opening of New Art Museum After Protests

The contested Museum of West African Arts in Benin City has postponed its preview week after protesters stormed a museum event. Read more »

West Africa: Can Coastal West Africa Push Back Sahel Terrorists?

A surge in terror attacks along Africa's west coast has prompted some countries to beef up their border security. Analysts say they need to coordinate more with the landlocked… Read more »