The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has taken responsibility for a wave of violent attacks in northeastern Nigeria earlier this month, targeting both security forces and Christian communities. In seven posts through its media outlet Amaq, the group said it carried out coordinated operations in Borno and Adamawa states, releasing videos and photos as…
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to escalating regional tensions driven by the presence of armed groups in eastern DRC. Appointed by the African Union as mediator, Gnassingbé is holding direct talks with Rwandan President Paul…
The Burkinabe government announced on Monday that it had thwarted a coup attempt involving several active and former military personnel. In a statement read on national television by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, authorities said intelligence services intercepted communications between a soldier and armed group leaders. The leaked information included sensitive details on troop positions and…
Ghanaian President John Mahama and his predecessor Nana Akufo-Addo shared a moment of unity over the Easter weekend in Kwahu, located in the Eastern Region. On the sidelines of the Kwahu Business Forum, President Mahama revealed on social media that he visited Akufo-Addo to exchange Easter greetings, noting both leaders were in the area for…
The Gambia and Senegal have reinforced their defense and security cooperation following a bilateral meeting in the capital Banjul, prompted by renewed armed attacks near their shared border. Defense Ministers General (ret.) Birame Diop of Senegal and Brigadier General (ret.) Sering Modou Njie of The Gambia discussed the activation of joint military and security committees…
