At least 9 Nigerian soldiers were killed and over a dozen remain missing following a brutal ambush by ISIS-West Africa Province (ISWAP) near the town of Damask in Borno State. The insurgents targeted a foot patrol of over 30 personnel with heavy weaponry and explosives near the Niger border, forcing the unit to scatter under intense fire. This attack unfolds as the Nigerian military escalates ground operations in the Sambisa Forest, a long-standing extremist stronghold. With

The South Sudanese government issued an urgent plea on Tuesday for opposition forces to halt their advance in Jonglei State, warning that the ongoing clashes pose a "grave threat" to the 2018 peace agreement. Government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny defended the military operations as a "necessary legal measure" to restore order, while the UN reported that the intensity of the fighting has reached levels not seen since 2017. The humanitarian crisis is deepening rapidly, with t

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has issued a stark warning regarding the imminent risk of "mass violence" and ethnic conflict in Jonglei State. The commission expressed grave concern over inflammatory rhetoric from high-ranking military officials and reports of troop mobilizations, stating that these developments directly undermine the fragile peace agreement and threaten civilian lives. The UN body emphasized that President Salva Kiir and top military leader

The Egyptian Customs Authority and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) officially announced the end of the exceptional customs exemption for mobile phones brought by travelers for personal use, effective Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. This move follows the success of Egypt's local manufacturing initiative, which now hosts 15 international brands producing 20 million units annually, exceeding domestic market demand. Expatriates and tourists will be gran

A brutal attack in the town of Guidadu, Northwest Cameroon, has claimed the lives of 14 civilians, including seven children aged between 2 and 11. Regional Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique confirmed that gunmen, identified as separatists, targeted unarmed residents, leaving 14 others wounded. President Paul Biya has reportedly ordered immediate security measures to contain the escalating violence in the restive Anglophone region. Since 2016, the conflict between government forc

The Chadian government announced the dispatch of a ministerial delegation this week to the city of Amdjarass, in the northeast of the country, following the outbreak of clashes between students at the "National School of Science and Technology in Media and Communication." The conflict, which occurred during the New Year holidays, was triggered by religious disagreements and has sparked widespread local and social media debate. Roots of the Crisis: The crisis originated from

A brutal attack on the "Kaswan Daji" market in Dimo village, Niger State, has left at least 30 people dead and several others abducted. Nigerian police confirmed on Sunday that gunmen, locally referred to as "bandits," stormed the market on motorcycles Saturday afternoon, firing indiscriminately at vendors and shoppers. The attackers looted food supplies and set market stalls ablaze before fleeing with hostages. This massacre is part of a broader wave of violence that swept t

The city of El-Obeid faced a total power blackout on Sunday following a drone strike targeting its main power station. The Sudanese Electricity Company confirmed that the attack caused a massive fire in the generator hall, knocking the facility offline. This escalation comes as the Sudanese Army and Joint Forces make strategic gains in the "Kazgail" axis, attempting to clear a supply route to the besieged city of "Dilling," which is currently grappling with severe famine and

A federal judge in Boston has issued an emergency injunction blocking the Trump administration from terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals. The decision freezes a deportation order that was set to take effect on January 5, 2026. The ruling comes after human rights organizations argued that the Department of Homeland Security's claim of "renewed peace" in South Sudan contradicts UN reports highlighting ongoing armed conflict, famine, and

Under the directives of President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Federal Government has cleared approximately 96% of the long-standing dollar debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), totaling $1.42 billion. The move also wiped out 88% of its obligations in local currency (Naira). This strategic "debt write-off" follows a rigorous financial audit of royalties and oil production liabilities through the end of 2024, aiming to stabilize the state-owned oil giant's

Egypt has launched a swift diplomatic offensive following Israel's recognition of "Somaliland." During a ministerial session of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for an emergency meeting to address this development. Abdelatty condemned the Israeli move as a "flagrant violation" of international law and the AU Constitutive Act, emphasizing that Egypt stands firmly against any unilateral actions that jeopardize Somalia

A 30-year-old Ghanaian man, known as "Eboh Noah" or "Ebu Jesus," has ignited a storm of controversy across social media after claiming to be a modern-day prophet tasked with saving humanity from a "doomsday flood." Noah asserted that divine revelations warned him of a three-year continuous rainfall starting December 25th. Since August, he has utilized platforms like TikTok and Instagram to broadcast his "mission," showcasing small wooden boats he claimed would shelter 600 mil

Gabon’s judicial authorities have ordered the detention of former Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Pascal Ogowe Siffon, at the Libreville Central Prison. Following a grueling 20-hour interrogation session that concluded this Thursday, the former official was transferred under heavy guard to await trial. Siffon faces grave charges of embezzling over 10 billion CFA francs—public funds that were strategically allocated for tourism development and the promotion of the nation’

The conflict in Sudan has escalated in South Kordofan, with military sources reporting significant casualties among the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following targeted drone strikes near the town of "Barno." The Sudanese Army stated that these strikes thwarted an RSF mobilization intended to attack the strategic "Al-Taqatu" station near Kadugli, the state capital. Conversely, the RSF claimed to have downed an army drone in the same vicinity, alleging it had targeted civilians.

In a high-stakes extraordinary session before the Somali Parliament this Sunday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a blistering critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The President declared that Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of "Somaliland" constitutes the "greatest violation of Somali sovereignty in history" and a blatant act of aggression. Mohamud emphasized that such a move not only threatens regional stability but also sets a dangero

Security in central Nigeria faced another blow as gunmen abducted at least 28 people, including women and children, en route to an annual Islamic gathering in Plateau State. The attack occurred late Sunday when armed men intercepted a bus and forced passengers out at gunpoint. Reports from local media indicate that families have already started receiving ransom demands from the captors, a common tactic used by the gangs locally known as "bandits." This incident comes just 24

The Nigerian government announced on Monday that the recent diplomatic friction with the United States has been "largely resolved." The standoff was ignited by President Donald Trump’s warnings of military intervention following allegations of "genocide" against Christians in West Africa’s most populous nation. Information Minister Mohammed Idris  stated that a "serious and respectful dialogue" has paved the way for a strengthened partnership, following a pivotal visit by a U

Somalia is bracing for a monumental democratic milestone as it prepares to hold its first direct local elections since 1969, signaling an end to the long-standing clan-based electoral system. Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail announced the deployment of over 10,000 security personnel in Mogadishu to safeguard the landmark December 25 polls. This unprecedented security mobilization is designed to counter potential insurgent threats and ensure the safety of nearly 400,0

Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Navy has seized a third oil tanker, the "Bella 1" (flagged in Panama), near the Venezuelan coast. This move is part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive "total blockade" strategy aimed at crippling the main revenue source for Nicolás Maduro’s administration, which Washington has designated a foreign terrorist organization. The Seizure Sequence: Skipper, Centuries, and Bella 1 The "Bella 1" joins two other vessels intercepted in less than two

A major investigative report by AFP has exposed the involvement of hundreds of former Colombian soldiers fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The investigation traces a sophisticated logistics chain stretching from South America to the UAE and onward to the battlefields of Darfur, where mercenaries are lured by high salaries ranging from $2,500 to $4,000 per month. Recruitment Routes: WhatsApp Traps and Foreign Bases The recruitment began through Whats