Nigeria’s 12 US Attack Helicopters Enter Production in Texas
Bell has begun building the Nigeria Viper helicopters in Texas, four years after a US$997 million sale was approved. It...
September 22, 2026Topic
counterterrorism
ECOWAS and France Discuss Terrorism Challenges Across West Africa
ECOWAS and France are exchanging views on terrorism in West Africa after more than 1,800 attacks in early 2023 killed...
September 20, 2026
Russian Africa Corps Commanders Approve Mali’s Drone Strikes, an Investigation Finds
Russian Africa Corps commanders approve air strikes in Mali even when Malian pilots fly the drones, according to a report...
September 17, 2026
Mali Opens Special Forces Headquarters at Sénou Near Bamako
Mali inaugurated a special forces headquarters at Sénou near Bamako on 15 September 2026, activating its Commandement des opérations spéciales.
September 16, 2026
Guinea Offers Ivory Coast Intelligence Sharing in Abidjan
Guinea’s President Doumbouya said in Abidjan on 13 September that his country is ready to share intelligence with Ivory Coast....
September 15, 2026
Nigeria and United States Open Talks on Religious Freedom Designation
Nigeria and the United States held their first joint working group session in Abuja on 22 January 2026 to address...
August 14, 2026
Morocco Foils ISIS Sahel Plots, Arrests 10 in Seven Cities
Morocco’s BCIJ arrested 10 suspects on 6 July 2026, foiling ISIS Sahel-linked attack plots against economic and security sites across...
July 27, 2026
Nigerian Terror Group Ansaru Leaders Get Life Sentences
Two Ansaru commanders received life imprisonment in Abuja on 20 July 2026 after pleading guilty to a 32-count terrorism indictment,...
July 21, 2026