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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger signed a mutual defense pact over the weekend, establishing…
Libyan Flood Death Toll Hits an Estimated 6,000 as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up
The official Libyan flood death toll rose to an estimated 6,000 Wednesday as rescue and aid operations ramped…
U.S. Military Resumes Drone, Manned Counterterrorism Missions Out of Niger Bases
The U.S. military has resumed flying drones and manned aircraft out of air bases in Niger more than…
Taiwan President Arrives in Eswatini to Visit Last African Ally
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrived on Tuesday in Eswatini, Taipei's last African ally, saying the island will continue…
Soldiers in Gabon Declare Coup After President Wins Reelection for 3rd Term
A group of soldiers declared a coup d'état in Gabon on Wednesday, claiming to have seized power from…
About 500 Children Have Died from Hunger in Sudan Since Fighting Erupted in April, Charity Says
About 500 children have died from hunger in Sudan — including two dozen babies in a government-run orphanage…
Leaders of China, Russia, India Gather for BRICS Summit Sans Putin
The leaders of China, Russia, India and Brazil gathered with dozens of dignitaries in South Africa for a…
Russian Mercenary Leader Yevgeny Prigozhin Said to Be Recruiting Wagner ‘Strongmen’ for Africa
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday published his first recruitment video for the Wagner Group since organizing…
ECOWAS to Finalize Niger Deployment Plans this Week
The defense chiefs of more than a dozen West African nations will meet this week to finalize plans…
First Major Jihadi Attack Since Coup Kills 17 and Wounds Dozens in Niger, Fueling Western Fears
Insurgents killed 17 soldiers and wounded nearly 24 in the first major attack in half a year against…