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Tunisia Jails Ex-Prime Minister Jailed for 34 Years in Terrorism Case Amid Crackdown on Opposition

A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh to 34 years in prison on multiple terrorism-related charges, in a ruling condemned by rights groups as part of an…

Africa News Now May 5, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Withdraws Police Mobile Force from VIP Duties to Bolster National Security

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) officers from unauthorized VIP protection duties, signaling a major shift in national policing…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS Activates Standby Force to Combat Insecurity and Tackle Regional Terrorism

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing security challenges in the region by activating its Standby Force, a move aimed…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Major Security Operation

In a significant blow to criminal networks in Nigeria’s northwest, troops have successfully eliminated the notorious bandit leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ during a high-profile security operation in Zamfara State. According to…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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DRC’s North Kivu Military Governor Dies Amid Intensifying M23 Rebel Assault

The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Major General Peter Cirimwami, has died from injuries sustained during recent combat with M23 rebel…

Africa News Now January 24, 2025

ANN West Africa

Benin Military Calls for Regional Cooperation Against Terrorist

On January 9, a deadly attack in northern Benin claimed the lives of approximately 30 soldiers. The assault, carried out by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims…

Africa News Now January 18, 2025