Nigerian schoolchildren freed in Christmas reunion
Families in Nigeria experience tearful Christmas reunion as 130 kidnapped schoolchildren are freed after a month in captivity. Read the full story of their emotional return.
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Afcon 2025: Burkina Faso face Equatorial Guinea on Christmas Eve
Live updates and team news as Burkina Faso take on Equatorial Guinea in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group E fixture. Kick-off is at 12.30pm GMT. Follow the action.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Plan Large-Scale Anti-Extremist Ops
The Alliance of Sahel States announces imminent large-scale military operations against jihadist groups, following the launch of a 5,000-strong joint battalion. Read the latest on the regional security shift.
130 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed After Mass Kidnapping
130 children and teachers are reunited after a month-long ordeal following one of Nigeria's largest mass abductions. Read the full story of their release and the ongoing security crisis.
Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian Air Force personnel
Burkina Faso's military regime has freed 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing. Diplomacy resolved the incident amid regional tensions. Read the full story.
100 Nigerian schoolchildren freed, 165 still held
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
Russia's Africa Corps Accused of Atrocities in Mali
An AP investigation reveals refugees' accounts of abuses by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali, including rapes and beheadings. Read the full report on the new reign of terror.
Burkina Faso Plans to Bring Back Death Penalty
Burkina Faso's military government approves bill to reintroduce capital punishment for serious crimes, reversing a 2018 abolition. Read the latest on the sweeping legal reforms.
Chelsea Lead Race for Teen Star Mohamed Zongo
Chelsea are working to sign 16-year-old Mohamed Zongo, a highly-rated Burkina Faso midfielder, ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United. Discover the details of the potential transfer.
Chelsea close to signing teen sensation Mohamed Zongo
Chelsea are working to sign 16-year-old Burkina Faso midfielder Mohamed Zongo, fending off interest from Manchester City and Manchester United. Discover the details of the deal.
Sahel conflict sends herders fleeing to coastal cities
Deadly violence in the Sahel region is stripping cattle herders of their livelihoods, forcing thousands to migrate to cities like Abidjan. Discover the human impact of this escalating crisis.
50 Pupils Escape Nigerian School Kidnapping
Fifty students have escaped a mass kidnapping at a Nigerian school, but 253 children and 12 staff remain hostages. Pope appeals for their release. Read the latest.
50 Nigerian Schoolchildren Escape Abduction
Fifty of the 303 students abducted from a Nigerian school have escaped. 253 pupils and 12 teachers remain held. Learn more about the developing crisis.
Over 300 Nigerian Schoolchildren Abducted by Gunmen
Gunmen abducted more than 300 pupils and teachers from a Nigerian school. Authorities deploy tactical squads in a major rescue operation. Read the latest updates.
52 Children Kidnapped in Nigeria School Attack
Armed terrorists abduct 52 students from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria. Security forces launch major search operation. Follow for live updates.
Islamic State claims deadly Mali barracks attack
Islamic State jihadists have claimed responsibility for a brutal attack on a military base in Mali that left dozens dead, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the country's armed forces this year.
Mbera Camp: Aid Cuts Threaten 140,000 Refugees
Exclusive report from Mauritania's Mbera refugee camp reveals how drastic funding cuts are pushing 140,000 Malian refugees to the brink of survival, with food rations slashed and essential services collapsing.
Mali expels UN peacekeepers in major diplomatic rupture
Mali's military government orders immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeeping mission, marking dramatic escalation in tensions with West and raising fears of regional instability.
Tottenham's Bissouma injured on Mali duty
Tottenham Hotspur face fresh injury concerns as Yves Bissouma returns from Mali duty with a knock, leaving Ange Postecoglou sweating over his midfield options ahead of crucial Premier League fixtures.
Spurs' Bissouma injured playing for Mali
Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma faces fresh injury concerns after being stretchered off during Mali's match against Nigeria, leaving Ange Postecoglou sweating over his availability.
Trump's colonial rule comments spark international condemnation
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism after reportedly praising colonial governance in Africa during private Republican dinner conversations, drawing condemnation from historians and diplomats.
West African states quit ICC, form new confederation
Military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce a strategic 'Confederation' and jointly withdraw from the International Criminal Court, signalling a major geopolitical shift.
Mali-Senegal Diplomatic Row Over Migrant Worker Rights
A bitter dispute erupts between Mali and Senegal as Bamako accuses Dakar of 'modern slavery' and suspends all labour authorisations, threatening regional relations and migrant livelihoods.
Vatican condemns 'barbaric' Burkina Faso church attack
The Vatican issues a powerful condemnation after a Catholic church massacre in Burkina Faso, denouncing extremist violence and calling for peace. Latest on the attack.
Islamists Execute 130 Civilians in Niger Mosque Massacre
Jihadist fighters have slaughtered nearly 130 civilians, including 70 worshippers at prayer, in a horrific attack in Niger's Tillabéri region. The massacre represents one of the deadliest attacks in the country's recent history.
Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
British man missing in Mali, wife makes desperate plea
Exclusive: Desi Freeman, a British contractor, has disappeared in Mali. His wife makes an emotional appeal as the Foreign Office confirms it is supporting the family.
Dozens killed in drone strike on Burkina Faso military base
A major drone strike on a military base in Burkina Faso has resulted in significant casualties, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the nation's ongoing conflict with jihadist insurgents.
Mali junta arrests generals in coup plot probe
Mali's military government has detained several high-ranking generals and a French citizen over suspicions of a coup attempt, escalating political instability in the region.
Climate crisis erodes Burkina Faso's painted houses
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are eroding the centuries-old UNESCO-listed painted houses of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, putting a unique cultural heritage at risk.
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