Tag: West Africa
Niger accuses France of inciting military mutiny, threatens legal action
Niger's government has formally accused France of orchestrating an attack on a key military airbase carried out by mutinous soldiers last week, escala [...]
Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger’s capital
Mutinous soldiers attacked the airport and the presidency in Niger's capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Saturday, unleashing hours of sustained gu [...]
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has been formally signed off, with West African leaders endorsing the long-awaited Niger [...]
Nigeria: Gunmen kill at least 18 in weekend attack in Benue State
Gunmen killed at least 18 people in Nigeria's northern Benue state in an attack over the weekend, according to residents and local officials, sparking [...]
Mali Jihadists Torch Dozens of Vehicles, Enforce Blockade Ahead of Eid
In Mali, jihadist groups have intensified their campaign of violence by enforcing a blockade ahead of the Eid holiday, leaving dozens of vehicles burn [...]
Burkina Faso: Military leader declares country must “Forget” democracy to prosper
Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that the country must "forget" about democracy, stating that the system is unsuit [...]
Guinea: Opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Guinea's main opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has called for "direct resistance" against President Mamadi Doumbouya after the government diss [...]
Benin: Soldiers say they have seized power from President Talon
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.
A messag [...]
2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup: Check out list of teams qualified for Money Zone
The 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup is set for the draw, with all 16 slots having been filled.
North Africa will present six teams in the group stage [...]
Eddie Hearn confirms Accra to host landmark boxing event
Accra, the capital of Ghana, is set to host a landmark boxing event promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing on December 20, 2025, marking the compa [...]