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BREAKING: Boko Haram Attacks Military Base In Borno, Kills Army General, Several Other Soldiers, Brigade Islamic Cleric
36+ min ago (314+ words) A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers have been killed by militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram in an attack on a military base in Borno State. Military sources told Sahara Reporters that the attack occurred on Wednesday night…...
Hundreds march in Senegal's capital over broken government promises and rising costs - my Mother Lode. com
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (425+ words) Published Apr 8, 2026 4: 27 pm The protest was organized by the country's main labor unions and the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic, also known as FDR, opposition coalition. Mody Guiro, secretary-general of the National Confederation of Senegalese Workers,…...
Amid Shaky Ceasefire, War in Iran Is Starving Sudan
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (343+ words) This article is part of the'Collection:'Iran, Israel and the United States at War (2025-2026 Operations). The Strait of Hormuz accounts for more than 20 percent of the global maritime oil trade, but it also is a critical thoroughfare for humanitarian logistics…...
Full list: U. S. Embassy lists 23 Nigerian states citizens should avoid
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (373+ words) The US Embassy in Nigeria has identified 23 states across the country as high-risk areas, advising its non-emergency staff and their families to avoid them due to worsening security conditions. In its latest travel advisory, updated on April 8, 2026, the embassy urged…...
State of emergency declared in Madagascar over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (347+ words) A two'week nationwide state of energy emergency has been declared in Madagascar due to severe fuel shortages stemming from the ongoing US-Israel war in Iran. According to the presidency, the decision was made after Tuesday's cabinet meeting over fears the…...
Madagascar fuel shortages, unclear measures could fuel public anxiety: Expert
19+ hour, 51+ min ago (297+ words) The Presidency announced the decision following a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, citing concerns that the shortages could disrupt daily life and potentially lead to public disorder. Several African countries have taken similar steps in response to the conflict'driven spike in…...
Unknown gunmen kill two persons in Benin City, as family members allege further threats to their lives
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (37+ words) Bendel Mirror Written By: Andy Ukpebo 10 Jul 2023 12: 23 PM 52, Old Benin-Asaba Road, Abudu, Edo State, Nigeria...
Terrorists kill 24, burn church, homes in renewed attack on Kebbi community
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (508+ words) At least 24 residents have been killed after suspected terrorists attacked Debe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in a fresh wave of violence that has continued to plague parts of Northwest Nigeria. The early morning assault, which…...
BREAKING: Brigade Commander Feared Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attack
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (380+ words) A Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Brig. Gen O. O. Braimah, has been reportedly killed by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a midnight attack in the town. Local sources said…...
Before the'machetes, there was an idea
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (635+ words) I still remember my first visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial in 2010. As I stood there, rows of names stretched across the walls, each etched with a permanence that spoke louder than words. I felt a weight I could not fully…...