Rising Jihadist Violence And Kidnappings In Northern Nigeria

Since the start of 2026, Nigeria has faced a serious rise in jihadist violence, especially in the northern states. Groups like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militant Islamists have carried out deadly attacks, kidnappings, and massacres. In February alone, dozens of people were killed in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kwara states, and [...]

Rising Jihadist Violence In Niger’s Border Areas

In Niger, there is a surge in jihadist attacks, especially in the border regions with Benin and Nigeria. Jihadist groups such as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Islamic State Sahel Province are becoming more dominant and are carrying out more deadly attacks. These groups are becoming more organized and are openly declaring responsibility for their [...]

Women and Girls Suffer Most as Mali’s Security Crisis Escalates

MALI: In Mali, the deepening security crisis is taking a heavy toll on women and young girls, who are increasingly exposed to violence, displacement, and limited access to education and healthcare. Ongoing instability in several regions has disrupted community life and forced many families to flee their homes. Reports indicate that women and girls are [...]

Halt of Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial by National Authorities

Authorities in Guinea-Bissau officially stopped a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial. The study had involved thousands of infants and sparked widespread ethical concerns. Critics argued that delaying vaccines for some children could cause harm. The government intervened to protect public health interests. This decision reflects growing national sovereignty in health policy decisions. The country [...]

Deadly Bandit Attacks In Northern Nigeria

Gunmen riding motorcycles killed dozens of people in early morning attacks on three villages in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The attack occurred in Niger State, where armed men fired at residents, burned houses, and kidnapped an unspecified number of people. The villages of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa were targeted. At least 29 people were [...]

Freedom And Media Rights Under Threat In Niger

Since the coup in Niger in 2023, freedom of expression and association has been under threat. Journalists claim that they are intimidated, harassed, and arrested at times, and this has forced many of them to self-censor. On January 17, 2025, the government suspended the Canal 3 TV station for 30 days because the station’s editor, [...]

Malian Forces Say They ‘Neutralize’ Around a Dozen Terrorists in Central Region

MALI: Malian military forces have reported that they “neutralized” roughly a dozen suspected terrorists during operations in the central part of the country. Officials say the action was part of ongoing efforts to counter armed groups that have destabilized rural areas for years. The army described the operation as targeted and aimed at restoring security [...]

Deadly Jihadist Raid Hits Kwara Villages

More than 100 armed jihadists attacked the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State, western Nigeria, killing at least 75 people. The attackers arrived on motorbikes, dressed in army uniforms, and began the violence before sunset as farmers were returning home. They first went to the house of the traditional leader, Umar Bio Salihu, [...]

Deadly Drone Strike Hits Niger Market

The Nigerien military drone strike caused at least 17 casualties, including four children, at a market in Niger on January 6, 2026, as it unfolded on a busy market day in Kokoloko, a village situated near the border with Burkina Faso in the West African nation, where civilians gathered as the incident happened. Three Islamists [...]

Malian Army Reports Deadly Strikes on Suspected Militants Near Ségou

MALI: The Malian army says dozens of suspected militants were killed in military strikes near the central region of Ségou. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb armed groups operating in rural areas. Officials described the strikes as targeted actions aimed at restoring security. However, such operations continue to raise concerns about civilian [...]

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