Policeman killed in jihadist-torn Mali
Bamako – A policeman died and three others were wounded on Monday in the latest in a string of... Read more
10 Jan, 2023
Nigerian vote may be ‘cancelled or delayed if insecurity is not tackled,’ says commission
Abuja – Nigeria’s general election in late February could be cancelled or postponed if insecurity is not tackled, the... Read more
10 Jan, 2023
Gunmen attack Nigeria train station, kidnap more than 30
Lagos – Gunmen attacked a train station in southern Nigeria, kidnapping around 30 people and wounding others, police and... Read more
10 Jan, 2023
UN urges ‘impartial’ probe after 28 killed in Burkina Faso
Geneva – The UN rights chief called on Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly... Read more
9 Jan, 2023
US offers reward for Shabaab militant over Kenya attack
Washington – The United States on Thursday offered a $10 million reward to find a leader of Somalia’s Al-Shabaab... Read more
6 Jan, 2023
M23 rebels’ vow to retreat at odds with hazy reality in DRC
Goma – M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week promised to retreat from a strategic... Read more
6 Jan, 2023
Somaliland withdraws troops from contested town after unrest
Mogadishu – Government forces in the self-declared Somaliland republic have withdrawn from a contested town near the border of... Read more
6 Jan, 2023
Two firefighters, three civilians killed in Mali attack: ministry
Bamako – Two firefighters and three civilians were killed on Monday night in an attack in southeastern Mali, the... Read more
4 Jan, 2023
Lost grenade kills two children in east DRC
Bukavu – Two children have died and six people been wounded in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after... Read more
4 Jan, 2023
Volunteer militia blamed in new Burkina Faso bloodshed
Ouagadougou – Twenty-eight bodies were found in northwest Burkina Faso at the weekend, the government said, as rights campaigners... Read more
4 Jan, 2023
