West African Families Mourn Young Footballers Exploited and Lost to Scam Agents

SENEGAL: The 18-year-old goalkeeper from Dakar, Senegal, passed away in October, just weeks after leaving his home. He believed he was traveling to Morocco for club trials and to meet agents and international coaches. Instead, he was taken hundreds of miles to Ghana, where he was forced to call his family and ask them to [...]

Mali Reaches Critical Turning Point Amid Fears of a ‘Disastrous Domino Effect’

MALI: The ongoing blockade shows that JNIM is increasing its influence further south than ever before. This situation might push Mali’s junta, led by President Assimi Goïta, to start negotiations. Alternatively, similar to what happened in 2012, militant advances could lead to a coup. While it’s less likely that JNIM will seize power, it remains [...]

U.S. Forces Launch Strike Against ISIS-Somalia Target

SOMALIA: On November 25, 2025, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia. This strike took place near the Golis Mountains, around 66 km southeast of Bossaso. AFRICOM, together with the Somali Armed Forces and the Federal Government of Somalia, is actively working to reduce [...]

Senegal’s Tourism Hit as United Airlines Ends Direct Washington–Dakar Route

SENEGAL: Senegal’s Tourism Faces Setbacks as United Airlines Stops Direct Flights from Washington to Dakar. United Airlines has decided to end its flights from Washington Dulles to Dakar starting in March 2026, which will affect travel and tourism. These flights began in May 2025 and ran three times a week on a Boeing 767-300. The [...]

Wave Of Kidnappings In Nigeria

In the last week, northern and central Nigeria have faced several shocking kidnappings that have frightened many families. More than 200 children and staff were taken from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state during a night attack by gunmen known locally as bandits. A few days earlier, over 20 Muslim schoolgirls were kidnapped from [...]

Jihadist’s Deadly Attack On Niger Soldiers

Militants linked to al Qaeda attacked a group of Nigerien soldiers in the Tillaberi region in western Niger, killing at least 10 troops, according to security sources. The attack happened near the village of Garbougna, close to the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. This tri-border area is known for frequent violence by jihadist groups [...]

Barrick Resolves Long-Standing Disputes with the Government of Mali

MALI: Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) announced today that it has reached an agreement that resolves all its disputes with the Government of the Republic of Mali concerning the Loulo and Gounkoto mines. All charges against Barrick, its affiliates, and employees will be dropped, and legal actions will begin to secure the [...]

School Kidnapping In Nigeria

Armed men attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, early on the morning of 17th November 2025, killing a teacher and kidnapping at least 25 students. Police said the attackers, known locally as bandits, exchanged gunfire with officers before climbing the school’s fence and taking the girls from their hostel. One [...]

Niger’s Growing Security Crisis

Violence in Niger has grown sharply since the 2023 military coup, leaving many communities unprotected from terrorist attacks. On June 20, terrorists linked to the Islamic State killed 70 people praying at a mosque in Manda, with only a few survivors who escaped by pretending to be dead. Across the country, nearly 1,700 people have [...]

Trump’s Threat To Nigeria Sparks Fear And Debate

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, accusing its government of allowing the killing of Christians. He ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a possible attack if the violence continues. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu rejected any foreign interference but said he is open to talks with Trump about security cooperation. The Nigerian [...]

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