The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has launched a unified military deployment in the tri-border area of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso as part of its regional defense strategy. The operation, named Yereko 2, ran from February 24 to March 6, 2025, and marks the implementation of security commitments made by Niger’s Defense Minister, General…
Ghana has reduced its Independence Day celebration expenses, saving over GHC 13 million compared to last year’s event. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day commemoration at the Jubilee House, President John Dramani Mahama revealed that this year’s celebration cost only GHC 1.5 million, a sharp decline from the GHC 15 million spent in 2024. He…
Somali authorities have ramped up security in Mogadishu following a U.S. Embassy alert about a potential Al-Shabaab attack targeting key locations, including Aden Adde International Airport. In a security advisory, the U.S. Embassy warned its citizens of possible attacks and urged vigilance, citing the risk of terrorism, kidnappings, and piracy. The embassy also urged its…
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to enhance food safety across the continent with the creation of the African Food Safety Agency. According to an official statement, the agency will function as a specialized technical institution, responsible for coordinating and harmonizing food safety policies, regulations, and risk assessment frameworks across AU Member States. With…
The Togolese National Assembly has approved a 12-month extension of the state of emergency in the Savanes region, citing ongoing security challenges. During a plenary session on Thursday, lawmakers voted by an absolute majority to extend the measure, which will now remain in effect until March 13, 2026, according to an announcement from the parliament….
