Lagos, Nigeria U.S. President Donald Trump recently escalated tensions with Nigeria as he threatened military action against the country in a dramatic shift of U.S. policy. On November 1, Trump posted on social media, vowing to deploy U.S. forces “guns-a-blazing” to Nigeria if the government fails to halt what he describes as the “killing of…
In a major exclusive, a popular Nigerian news outlet has revealed the identities of 16 Nigerian military officers it claims are being held in detention on suspicion of orchestrating a coup plot against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This report follows a backdrop of military reshuffles, and heightened security concerns, which has thrown the…
Bamako, Mali Mali is grappling with a severe fuel crisis that has brought the nation to a standstill, with prices soaring over 500% and daily life disrupted across the capital, Bamako, and beyond. The military government, led by General Assimi Goïta, has attributed the shortage to a deliberate blockade orchestrated by jihadist groups, notably Jama’at…
By Bala Ahmed Four of Nigeria’s top security chiefs were recently replaced by the country’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The government says the move is to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture, but many say it raises more questions than it answers. The true motive of the exercise is still a subject of debate across the…
Brigadier General Famouké Camara Bamako, Mali The Malian government has appointed Brigadier General Famouké Camara as the commander of the newly launched autonomous special operation, “Fuga Kène,” In a decisive move to strengthen its fight against escalating jihadist threats. The announcement has sparked widespread support among Malians and fits in with recent military reshuffles aimed…
Bamako, Mali Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, has approved a sweeping reshuffle of the country’s top military leadership, announced late Wednesday. The decision, made during a Council of Ministers meeting, comes as the country grapples with a serious fuel shortage and heightened security challenges. The reshuffle sees the replacement of several high-ranking officers with trusted…
Mali is currently grappling with a multifaceted crisis that blends security threats with economic instability, highlighted by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga’s recent engagement with the Malian group of petroleum professionals, Groupement Malien des Professionnels du Pétrole (GMPP), on October 21. The meeting highlights a critical moment for the transitional government led by the military junta….
Nigeria is grappling with a contentious narrative following reports by two popular Nigerian online news platforms, Premium Times and Sahara Reporters, alleging a foiled coup plot targeting President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other top officials. Premium Times, in an exclusive published on October 18, 2025, claimed that 20 disgruntled military officers planned…
Praia, Cape Verde Cape Verde has signed a major financing agreement with China on October 1 to advance the third phase of its ambitious “Safe City” initiative. The deal, formalized in the capital city of Praia, on October 2 is part of efforts towards strengthening national security. The agreement highlights the growing partnership between the…
The Malian government has taken a major step in its ongoing dispute with Algeria by filing a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Algeria of downing a Malian military drone in April. This legal action is seen as a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions, with Mali alleging that the incident, which occurred…
