May 05, 2024
Political Tensions Characterize Chad's Imminent Elections
Success Masra, the current prime minister of the interim government and a former African Development Bank executive, is among the main challengers....
May 03, 2024
Tensions Brew as Russian Forces Enter Niger Air Base Housing US Troops
The backdrop to this development is a broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has strained interactions between the two powers globally....
May 03, 2024
Nigerian Army to Court Martial Officers Over Airstrike that Killed 85 Civilians
Major General Buba did not disclose additional details about the court martial proceedings but emphasized the army's commitment to accountability in its operations....
May 01, 2024
Fuel Shortages Intensify Economic Hardship Across Nigeria
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa's largest crude oil producers, continues to suffer from frequent gasoline shortages. These are often exacerbated by strikes and other supply disruptions....
Apr 30, 2024
Senior Islamic State Commander with $5 Million Bounty Killed in Joint Operation
He had been implicated in numerous attacks across the Sahel region, including the deadly 2017 raid that resulted in the deaths of four American soldiers and several Nigerien troops....
Apr 29, 2024
Low Voter Turnout in Togo's Parliamentary Elections
The shift in governance structure has been contentious, with opposition groups and civil society activists accusing the Gnassingbé family of maneuvering to extend its political dynasty beyond the already extensive terms....
