Browsing: West Africa
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Major-General Horta Inta-a was installed as Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president on Thursday, a day after soldiers executed a swift power grab that toppled…
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — In a rapid turn of events that has plunged Guinea-Bissau into deeper political uncertainty, Army General Horta N’Tam was sworn in as…
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau announced they have seized control of the West African nation, shortly after reports emerged that…
BANJUL, The Gambia — Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who has fiercely contested the recent presidential election results, has fled to The Gambia seeking…
PAPIRI, Niger State — Fear and uncertainty have gripped central Nigeria after armed men stormed St Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger State, abducting an unknown…
ACCRA, Ghana — At least six individuals have tragically died in a crowd crush at a military recruitment exercise held at the El-Wak stadium in…
BAMAKO, Mali — A Malian woman known for regularly posting videos on TikTok in support of the national army has been abducted by armed men…
CONAKRY, Guinea — Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, the military commander who seized power in a coup four years ago, has formally entered the presidential race, reneging…
ABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, accusing the Nigerian government of failing…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria announced on Sunday it would welcome United States assistance in fighting Islamist insurgents, but stipulated that any cooperation must respect its…