Chad: opposition leader was killed in cold blood
Experts suggest that the Chadian opposition leader who was killed by government troops in N’Djamena was shot at point-blank range,...
Sahel
Niger talks Sahel’s security with Russia
Niger has defied US warnings and has joined forces with Russia to strengthen security in the Sahel, according to AFP....
Wagner accused of civilian deaths in joint operations with Mali
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Russian mercenary group Wagner of civilian deaths, which took place during joint raids...
Sudan: Army makes major advances amid impending famine
Sudan’s army head said it will push on after making major advances against Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, according to...
Putin responds to Macron over Russian influence in Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin, appearing in an interview on the 13th of March, addressed French President Macron’s concerns over Russia’s...
Burkina Faso athlete makes golden leap in Glasgow
Burkina Faso’s star athlete, Hugues Fabrice Zango has won a gold medal in the worldwide triple jump competition, according to...
ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea and Mali
After voiding Niger's sanctions, West Africa's economic bloc removed Guinea and Mali's restrictions, according to Africa news and agencies. The...
Burkina Faso mosque attack leaves dozens dead
Dozens were killed in an attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso during morning prayers, BBC News reported. Local sources...
ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Niger
West Africa’s economic alliance, ECOWAS, promises to lift Niger's restrictions in a bid to stop three states leaving the union,...
UN experts warn of growing IS threat in Africa
UN experts warned of a growing Islamic State (IS) threat in West Africa and the Sahel on February 15th, according...
