In a follow up to his remarks in December, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the UN special representative and head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) sounded the alarm on growing militant
Boko Haram Insurgents Ambush Operation Lafiya Dole Commander In Borno
It was gathered that Adeniyi was on his way back to Maiduguri, Borno State, after a visit to troops recently deployed to Jakana to protect lives and property when the attack happened.
Car bomb kills at least four near Somalia’s parliament in Mogadishu
At least four people were killed and 10 wounded when a car bomb exploded close to a checkpoint near Somalia’s parliament in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, police said.
US threat to withdraw from African security efforts leaves Sahel vulnerable
As Iran launches ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq, the US looks to draw down force numbers in Africa. Meanwhile, Russia and China increase their security presence on the continent.
Libya Rebels Capture Key Coastal City in Threat to U.N.-Backed Government
The fall of Surt comes as foreign powers intensify their involvement in the conflict, escalating the battle for control of the country.
US-Yemeni Talks Held on Houthi Violations, Counterterrorism
Yemeni-US talks focused on Houthis and counterterrorism were held on Monday with official sources confirming that Yemeni Vice President Ali Mohsen Al-Ahmar had met US Deputy Chief of Mission for Yemen Junaid Munir.
Nigeria bridge bomb kills 30
At least 30 people were killed in the north-east Nigerian state of Borno after an improvised explosive device detonated on a bridge.
Mali: Lutte contre le terrorisme: Une attaque complexe contre les FAMa à Alatona
Les FAMa ont été victimes le lundi 6 janvier 2020 d’une attaque terroriste complexe à Alatona.
Mali: NIONO : attaque contre les FAMAS, 5 morts, 5 blessés et 4 véhicules détruits
5 morts, 5 blessés et 4 véhicules détruits. C’est le bilan d’une attaque perpétrée aujourd’hui (06/01/2020) contre l’armée malienne sur l’axe Niono-Alatola. De sources locales, le convoi de l’armée aurait sauté sur un engin explosif
Five soldiers killed in Mali roadside attack
More than 140 Malian soldiers have reportedly died in attacks between September and December.