Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger’s mutiny
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Niger’s junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023…
Niger soldiers stage apparent mutiny in capital
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base…
Mali government reports rebel attacks in the north
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were…
Authorities quash inmate takeover at North Carolina jail
WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of a jail in eastern North…
Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon, Israel
Although it remains unclear how serious the White House is about the proposal, the prospect of a Syrian…
Trump wants Syria to fight Hezbollah, alarming Lebanon and Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — As the White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, U.S. President…
Gunmen attack Niger airport, sparking exchange of fire
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger’s capital of Niamey early Thursday morning, leading…
JNIM claims deadly double attacks in central Mali villages
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Double attacks by an armed group have left several people in two villages dead…
Republicans saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover. The mood is shifting
DETROIT (AP) — For years, Michigan Republicans had circled 2026 as their chance to regain power in the…
Mali’s junta leader takes on duties of country’s defense minister
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali ‘s junta leader and the country’s president has assumed the duties of defense…
Mali’s ruling military turns to ally Russia after massive militant attacks
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s junta leader met with Russia’s ambassador to Bamako on Tuesday, authorities said, his…
Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving…