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American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger’s Capital Amid Rising Insecurity

An American missionary and pilot working for a Christian aid group has been kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger, authorities confirmed Wednesday, in what security analysts warn reflects the…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Three Years After Coup, Burkina Faso Still Gripped by Terrorism Despite Traoré’s Promises

It has been three years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso, pledging to end jihadist violence that had overwhelmed his predecessors. He promised security within months. Since…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Reopens Dialogue With African Union Amid Security Crisis

Foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso the three military led states forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) met African Union (AU) Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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At 92, World’s Oldest President Seeks Eight Term in Cameroon

Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, aged 92 and currently the world’s oldest head of state, has officially announced he will seek an eighth term in the October 2025 presidential election—extending…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025

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Nigerian Forces Kill 30 Bandits in Northwest After Deadly Village Attacks

Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 armed bandits in a coordinated operation following deadly attacks on several villages in the country’s northwestern region, officials confirmed on Thursday, July…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Three Kenyan Police Officers Charged in Blogger’s Death.

Three Kenyan police officers were formally charged on Monday, June 23, with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, whose suspicious death in police custody earlier this month has sparked…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Traoré’s Phone Ban for Frontline Soldiers: Smart Discipline or Risky Overreach?

In a bold and controversial move, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has ordered a ban on the use of smartphones by frontline military personnel, citing the devices as sources…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Chad Cracks Down on Crime with Arrest of 17, Including Sudanese Arms Traffickers

Chadian security forces have arrested 17 suspects—including Sudanese arms traffickers, escaped prisoners, and highway bandits—as part of a nationwide security sweep known as Operation Zero Criminals, aimed at curbing rising…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Warns of Growing Extremist Threat Across Sahel

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has warned of an escalating threat posed by extremist groups seeking to destabilize the Sahel region. Speaking in Kaduna after a two-day inspection…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Tensions Grip Burkina Faso After Foiled Coup Plot Against Junta Leader Traoré

One week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, tensions remain high in the capital Ouagadougou, particularly within the armed forces, amid growing political instability. According to reports from Radio…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025