In Niger, many women are working hard to rebuild their lives after difficult experiences with migration and poverty. In the Tahoua region, women have returned from unsafe journeys and are now starting small businesses to support their families. With help from local cooperatives and training programs, they learn skills such as saving money, managing work, [...]
MALI: Tensions are increasing between Mali and Mauritania following a series of allegations and incidents along their shared border. Both sides have raised concerns over security breaches and the movement of armed groups in the region. The situation has heightened fears of escalation, especially in an area already affected by instability and militant activity. Officials [...]
A series of deadly bombings has shaken Maiduguri in Nigeria, leaving many people killed and injured. The attacks happened in crowded places, including a market, a post office, and a hospital, during the evening when people were breaking their Ramadan fast. At least 23 people were killed, and more than 100 were hurt, with many [...]
More than two years after the military coup in Niger, former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife are still being held without a clear legal reason. On March 11, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for their immediate release and also raised concern about others detained after the coup. Niger’s government strongly reacted by [...]
On March 4, 2026 (Wednesday), armed men attacked the village of Ngoshe in Borno state, Nigeria. Many civilians were killed, but the exact number is not known. The attackers struck in the evening while people were breaking their Ramadan fast. They also targeted a nearby military base and a camp for displaced people. Local reports [...]
In January, Niger’s capital, Niamey, was attacked by about 30 fighters from Islamic State-Sahel. They used drones, guns, and mortars to target Dori Hamani International Airport and military Air Base 101. The base is important because it runs Niger’s military drones and hosts the headquarters of the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
