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Senegal has reinforced security along its border with Mali following recent terrorist activity in the region. Authorities have deployed three new gendarmerie units to the country’s eastern region to counter potential cross-border infiltration. The move comes after an early July…

Niger’s transitional government has launched a new security initiative, “Garkuwar Kassa,” meaning “Shields of the Homeland,” aimed at enlisting civilian support for security forces in combating urban crime. Led by the M62 civil society movement and backed by the Ministry…

A new political coalition, “The 3rd Voice,” has been officially launched in Benin as the country gears up for the 2026 general elections. The alliance brings together several opposition parties and political movements under one platform. Its leaders say the…

Liberia and Sierra Leone have jointly launched the ECOWAS Free Roaming service, enabling mobile subscribers in both countries to call, text, and browse without incurring international charges. The move is expected to boost cross-border communication and strengthen regional integration. The…

In Guinea, families affected by last week’s deadly floods are still grappling with loss and hardship. The disaster claimed 17 lives and caused widespread destruction across multiple communities. Many survivors remain in makeshift shelters, struggling to access basic necessities such…

Malian authorities are assessing the extent of damage caused by widespread flooding since the rainy season began in May. The Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management has reported at least 12 deaths linked to the disaster. Heavy rains have…

At least 24 people have lost their lives in a devastating collision between a commercial bus and a truck in Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The crash is one of the deadliest in the region in recent months. Preliminary reports…