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Malian Army Repels San Mali Attack Amid Rising Insurgent Pressure

Malian forces say they repelled the San Mali attack on a military base in the Ségou region, while JNIM claims its fighters briefly seized the barracks. The clash underscores growing insurgent pressure across central Mali.

Norbert Zongo Case: Compaoré Set for Trial 27 Years Later

The Norbert Zongo case moves closer to trial after Burkina Faso's Court of Appeal confirmed François Compaoré and two others will face judgement over the 1998 killing.

American Missionary Kevin Rideout Freed After Nine Months in Niger Captivity

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot abducted in Niger in October 2025, has been released after more than nine months in captivity and is expected to reunite with his family.

Freed Malian Soldiers Released as Goita Pardons French Coup Convict

Freed Malian soldiers are returning home after 82 captives were released by separatist and jihadist groups in Mali. The release offers relief to families, but more than 100 soldiers are still being held by armed groups.

Mali Counter-Insurgency Operations Intensify Near Mauritania Border

Mali's counter-insurgency operations have intensified across key regions as the military targets JNIM strongholds and strengthens border security. The campaign comes amid growing tensions with Mauritania over refugee flows and cross-border militant activity.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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