Kidnappings Archives

Deadly Market Attack in Nigeria’s Niger State Leaves 50 Dead, Dozens Abducted

The death toll from a brutal armed attack on a rural market in Nigeria’s Niger State has risen to at least 50, local authorities and community leaders said, highlighting the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

ANN West Africa

ISWAP Claims Nigerian General Killed Amid Ongoing Military Strikes; Army Denies

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed on Monday that it had captured and executed Brigadier General M. Uba during a patrol in Wajiroko, Borno State. The announcement was made…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Bandits Kill 33 Kidnapped Villagers in Zamfara Despite $33,000 Ransom Payment

In another tragic escalation of violence in Nigeria’s northwest, armed bandits in Zamfara State have executed 33 hostages they abducted in February, despite collecting over ₦50 million (approximately $33,000) in…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Chadian Forces Rescue Six Kidnapped Cameroonian Children Near Border After Ransom Attempt

Chadian defense and security forces have successfully rescued six Cameroonian children who were abducted near the border town of Larmanaye, close to Cameroon. The children were held captive for several…

Africa News Now July 15, 2025

ANN West Africa

Kidnapping of ‘Don’t Touch My Money’ Leader Sparks Outrage Amid Growing Economic Unrest in Mali

The president of the "Don’t Touch My Money" (Dôremê té bôh Alà) movement, Mohamed Sacko, remains missing after being abducted by armed, hooded men in broad daylight near the Ministry…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

South African Woman Faces Trial for Allegedly Kidnapping and Selling Her Daughter

A South African woman, Racquel Chantel Smith, went on trial on Monday, charged with the kidnapping and sale of her young daughter, Joshlin. The case, which has captured national attention,…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025