Mi6 whistle blower says she delayed US Lockerbie case, accuses CIA for Pan Am 103
A former Mi6 asset who worked in the Middle East under cover with the CIA claims that it was rogue...
Terrorism
Former Nigerien defense minister arrested
The former Nigerien Defense Minister Kalla Moutari was arrested by the Nigerien authorities on September 1. According to RFI,...
Ten executed in eastern Libya following military court rulings
In eastern Libya, ten have been convicted and executed for “terrorist crimes” and the assassinations of military personnel and civilians,...
Acquitted Lockerbie suspect dies with Libya questions unanswered
A Libyan acquitted over the Lockerbie bombing has died aged 70, leaving unresolved questions surrounding the attack and his later...
Ten executed after military court convictions in eastern Libya
In eastern Libya, authorities have executed 10 individuals convicted of "terrorist crimes” and assassinations of military personnel and civilians, according...
Libya: 10 convicted of terrorism-related crimes are executed
10 individuals convicted of "terrorist crimes" and assassinations targeting military personnel and civilians were executed by firing squad by authorities...
Mali: Russian Africa Corps accused of killing civilians
The NGO Human Rights Watch has accused the Russian paramilitary organisation Africa Corps of killing 9 people in the Mopti...
Mali: Al-Qaeda offensive funded by $50 million hostage ransom
A $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage kidnapped by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund the...
Burkinabese army accused of killing nearly 50 civilians
According to Maghrebi Week on the 10th of August, the Burkinabese armed forces have been accused of attacking civilians in...
Senegal signals willingness to deepen cooperation with Mali
As Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye affirmed Senegal's readiness to help Mali economically and in countering terrorism on July...
Mali: terrorist group releases footage of captured soldiers
The terrorist organisation Azawad Liberation Group (FLA) released footage on July 31, showing more than 200 captured soldiers. According to...
Mali: City under terrorist blockade is supplied in vital goods
The village of Diafarabé has been supplied with vital goods on the 27th of July, after a year under...
Niger and Benin negotiate conditions to open border
As Benin and Niger prepare to reopen the border, Niamey requires some conditions be met which were stated on the...
Germany pledges security to Nigeria as Sahel instability spreads
Germany has pledged greater support for Nigeria’s security efforts and economic development as instability across the Sahel region continues to...
Niger: At least 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack
At least 16 soldiers were killed on the 17th of July in a terrorist attack in Niger. According to Jeune...
