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Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to Coup Plotters in Stability Bid
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (314+ words) Azat TV Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to Coup Plotters in Stability Bid - The government of Burkina Faso has formally granted amnesty to participants of recent coup attempts. - The move aims to consolidate power for the administration of Captain Ibrahim Traor…...
Fighting between Sahel-based jihadist rivals spills into Niger
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (397+ words) Published'Apr 09, 2026, 04: 36 PM Updated'Apr 09, 2026, 04: 41 PM DAKAR, April 9 - The West African affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State have clashed in Niger for the first time, according to a statement from one of the groups, a development that analysts said signals an…...
US Orders Evacuation Of Staff From Abuja, Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory Over Security
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (423+ words) US cites rising insecurity, crime and terrorism, orders staff evacuation from Abuja and warns citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria. The United States government has ordered the evacu-ation of its staff and their family members at its embassy in Abuja…...
Ghana and Egypt explore practical ways to enhance cooperation in border security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (55+ words) Cedi Rates Ghana and Egypt explore practical ways to enhance cooperation in border security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity Ghana and Egypt have discussed potential collaboration in intelligence sharing, police training, migration management, and countering emerging threats such as cybercrime. Stay in the…...
U. S. updates Nigeria travel advisory, orders non-essential staff evacuation at Abuja embassy
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (474+ words) The U. S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria to reflect changes in embassy operations, as it begins evacuating non-essential staff from its mission in Abuja amid heightened security concerns. The decision, announced on April 8 by the U. S. Department…...
Bandits killed as Army, DSS, local volunteer forces foil attacks on Niger communities
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (243+ words) By: David Meshioye Date: 9 April 2026 8: 20am WAT Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday successfully foiled what locals said would have been a large-scale attack by bandits on Bagna…...
Terrorists kill 5, abduct 22 in Sokoto communities - The Citizen - It's all about you
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (395+ words) Terrorists have killed at least five people and abducted 22 others in separate midnight attacks on three communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacks occurred between 11pm on Tuesday…...
Niger Govt Condemns Bandit Attacks In Shiroro Communities
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (297+ words) Niger State government has condemned the attack on Erena, Bagna and Yelwa communities in Shiroro Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of over 20 persons and many properties." Describing the attacks, which were reportedly carried out by armed bandits, as…...
Over 160 gunmen kill five, burn homes, abduct residents in Shiroro attack
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (441+ words) Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people, razed multiple homes, and abducted several residents in a violent raid on Baga community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, marking yet another escalation of insecurity in the region. Residents…...
Terrorists kill over 20 in Niger, Kebbi attacks
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (223+ words) At least 20 people have been killed after Terrorists launched coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State and Kebbi State, deepening concerns over insecurity in northern Nigeria. According to Reuters, the Niger attack occurred in Shiroro LGA, where residents said the…...