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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
An American missionary was kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger, according to security sources. He works for a US charity and has lived in Niger since 2010. The kidnapping happened close to the presidential palace, where ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been held since a 2023 coup. Three unknown gunmen abducted the man, but [...]
MALI: A well-equipped jihadist group linked to al Qaeda is advancing towards Bamako, the capital of Mali. The country's military government and their Russian allies are finding it hard to fight back against the jihadis, who now control many areas of the vast Sahel region. Fuel supplies in Bamako are dwindling as militants from a [...]
When the Apostle Paul was imprisoned for preaching Christ, he began teaching other prison inmates, adding many to God’s Kingdom. Clearly, the gospel can penetrate hearts inside prisons. Prisoners for Christ (PFC) has provided a curriculum and training materials for Bible teachers in Nigeria. Don Szolomayer, Director of International Affairs at PFC, describes it as [...]
NIGERIA Population: 181 million Dominant Religion: Christianity Christians: 50.4 % Persecution Ranking: 7 As we finish the first quarter century this month, there is good news worldwide regarding maternal deaths. Thanks to expanded access to healthcare worldwide, maternal deaths have dropped 40% since 2000! Those numbers have also improved in Nigeria, but only by 13%. [...]
SENEGAL: On October 31, the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) will organize a peaceful march to protest against "the excesses of the current government." This event aims to criticize the government's policies, which many believe are authoritarian and harmful to the nation. The current administration has introduced measures that endanger [...]
