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Addis Ababa and Asmara edge closer to open conflict as overnight bombardment near Adigrat hits military convoys and shatter a fragile regional order.
The ISIS group in Somalia is facing a significant decline in its financial strength after operations by Puntland and U.S. support crippled networks that were crucial for collecting and transferring the group’s funds. According to a new report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, ISIS-Somalia previously generated hundreds of thousands of dollars per month, […]
A group of 20 young people who were abducted in south-east Nigeria last week have been rescued, police say.
The Nigerian Army has taken over the Old Oyo National Park, converting it into a training centre to prevent its use as a hideout by criminals. Read More:
A Nigerian Air Force, NAF, helicopter has made a “precautionary landing” on a farmland in Benue State after completing a close air support mission for ground troops operating against suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred in the Utur Tse-Igboji community of Makurdi, where eyewitnesses reported seeing the military aircraft land on farmland. According to the NAF, […] NAF helicopter makes emergency landing on Benue farmland after anti-kidnap operation
The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a national service programme.
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that NYSC members were released on Wednesday following a joint operation by the State Security Service, military personnel, and police operatives in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The post Why we withheld information on abducted NYSC members – Uzodimma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said such measures would be less effective than screening travellers, tracing contacts and strengthening other public health interventions.
Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), arguing that the rising wave of kidnappings across Nigeria has made the compulsory deployment of young graduates increasingly dangerous. Speaking on Channels Television, Shehu described the abduction of prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps in Akwa Ibom and Abuja […] Scrap NYSC now to save young people – Mahdi Shehu tells Nigerian govt
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has hit a hideout of kidnappers in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ejodame said the NAF provided close air support to surface forces during an operation […] NAF hits kidnappers’ hideout in Benue forest
Across Borno, abductions are leaving families with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education.
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted in the Owerri West LGA of Imo State. Read More:
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained air operations against criminal elements in Benue State, providing close air support to ground forces during a mission targeting suspected kidnappers. The operation was conducted in the Ogbadigbo area of the state, near the Enugu-Benue boundary, the NAF said on Wednesday night. The Director of Public Relations and […] NAF conducts air operation against suspected kidnappers in Benue
Shooting Stars fans have called for the dismissal of their head coach, Salisu Yusuf, after another disappointing result, DAILY POST reports. The Oluyole Warriors were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 encounter in Ibadan. The Ibadan club has now recorded just one win […] NPFL: Shooting Stars fans call for Yusuf’s sack after Kano Pillars draw
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and obtained unauthorized HTTPS certificates for several Google domains, Google said on October 6. Google's own systems were not breached, but any domain ending in .gh (Ghana), .sl (Sierra Leone) or .as (American Samoa) was put at risk. With such a certificate, an attacker could pose as the real site over an encrypted
— Says kidnapping still a booming business— Urges FG to double efforts against insecurity By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Wednesday lamented that the country has been in a state of war for over a decade due to insecurity, declaring that kidnapping remains a booming business for criminal […] The post Insecurity: Nigeria in state of war, TUC laments appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Army has taken over the entire stretch of the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State as a training ground in a move aimed at preventing a recurrence of the abduction of pupils, children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 […] The post Army takes over Old Oyo Park as training ground appeared first on Vanguard News.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that gunmen abducted the prospective NYSC members at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha in Imo State. The post Abducted NYSC members freed after one week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
France’s student protest movement escalated again this week — and the government has now put a controversial crowd-control weapon on hold — after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand during a confrontation with riot police, intensifying demonstrators’ claims of police brutality. There was little sign the unrest was fading. A day after protests surged nationwide, […]
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu has rejected claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that Ghana's Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme is facing significant challenges.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has celebrated former Vice President and its 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on his birthday, commending his years of service to the party and the Republic of Ghana.
Four women have died and civilian sites, including a mosque and a technical college, were... The post Sudan war: Four women killed in drone strikes on Ed Damazin, Blue Nile appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare. Lt Gen Okiding made the call during the opening session of the Chiefs of Defence Intelligence … The post WARFARE: General Okiding calls for enhanced intelligence-led operations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
The deadly bombing of World Food Programme (WFP) trucks in South Kordofan, in which a... The post Sudan WFP aid convoy attack draws widespread condemnation appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned a deadly airstrike on two clearly marked aid trucks in South Kordofan, Sudan, this past weekend.
A leadership dispute within the Patriotic League of Uganda in Kayunga has spilled into wider political tensions, with rival camps disagreeing over local coordination and support for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Ghana Mobile Money Hits US$44 Billion in August. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Nigeria Plans US$289 Million Cassava Ethanol Plant. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Morocco and Mistral AI Unveil Moroccan Arabic AI Tools. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Kenyan Banks Strengthen as South African Rivals Enter. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Senegal River Flood Runs Low , Threatening Podor Farmers. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Recovery of hijacked vessels Sibu 1 and Eureka leaves a single vessel under pirate control in Somalia.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to rescue abducted victims and protect vulnerable communities from security threa Read More:
A Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for kidnapping and membership of a secret cult. The special court, presided over by Justice Terry Momodu Aigbona, sentenced the four kidnappers to death by hanging after a judgment that lasted more than three hours in Benin City. […] BREAKING: Edo court sentences four to death for kidnapping, cultism
An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City and dedicated to kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes on Tuesday sentenced three males and a female to death by hanging over kidnapping and membership of a secret cult. The post Breaking: Edo court sentences four to death over kidnapping, cultism, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
Terrorism, kidnapping and crumbling roads are combining to choke a trade lifeline linking Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria.
South Africa Fuel Prices Head for Record Highs in October. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
US visa restrictions target officials in 14 countries over parental child abduction cases; Egypt is the only African nation cited for repeated noncompliance.
Cross River state governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has called for the establishment of state and local government police, saying Nigeria’s highly centralised security system cannot effectively confront terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. The post There should be police at all levels of govt – Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Retired Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany has called for closer cooperation between the National Resistance Movement and the Patriotic League of Uganda in Acholi, describing PLU as a movement that complements rather than competes with the ruling party.
Troops of Sector 4 of the Nigerian military have arrested a suspected impostor allegedly posing as a soldier at Tsamiya Checkpoint in Barama, Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama on Tuesday. Makama stated that the suspect was apprehended at about […] Troops arrest impostor posing as soldier in Adamawa
Troops have rescued 41 travellers abducted by bandits in Zamfara State after their commercial vehicle broke down on a highway in Tsafe LGA. Read More:
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The company implementing Uganda’s digital number plate programme says it has the staff and equipment to accelerate installations, after the government pressed it to address shortages and delays. Damir Makhmutov, project manager for the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System at Joint Stock Company Global Security, acknowledged at a parliamentary … The post Russian firm says it can install 1,500 digital plates daily as global shipping disruptions delay supplies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
Nigeria State Police Bill : Rivers Is Third State to Back It. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Ghana Airports Company Wins More Awards for Accra Airport. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Congo - Brazzaville Renews Bid for UN Security Council Seat. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Zambia Presses Copper Miners on Local Content Law. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Qatar Islamic Bank Funds Nigeria Oil Push to 100 , 000 bpd. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Malawi Seeks ICC Judge Seat as Trump Urges Nations to Quit. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Puntland’s maritime and ground forces (PMPF) conducted a planned operation off the coast of Dharin-baar in the Bandar-beyla district, successfully rescuing the vessel *MT HONOUR 25*, which had been held captive by pirates. During the operation, PMPF forces secured the vessel—which was sailing under the flag of Palau—and apprehended all the pirates accused of carrying […]
Three Egyptian security officials were sentenced to 10 years in jail in Rome on Monday for the 2016 abduction of an Italian researcher. The ruling marked a significant milestone in a case that has tested relations between Italy and Egypt.
The military says the 41 travellers were rescued unharmed. It identified them as 24 men, 10 women and seven children The post 41 travellers rescued after abduction attempt in Zamfara — Military appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme, following an attempted kidnapping in Zamfara State. The travellers reportedly came under attack after their vehicle developed a mechanical fault while passing through the area, leaving them vulnerable to suspected […] The post Troops rescue 49 Kano travellers after Zamfara kidnap attempt appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme following an attempted kidnap incident in Zamfara State. The rescue was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Tuesday. According to the post, the travellers came under […] Troops rescue 49 Kano travellers from suspected kidnappers in Zamfara
Farmers and women abducted in northern Niger and Zamfara states as police find human remains at suspected gang camps.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate and former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a rethink of Ghana’s healthcare policies following an engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA).
The Takoradi Technical University (TTU) Chapter of the Patriotic Intellectuals Ghana has endorsed Mr John Boadu, former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for the position of National Chairman.
Giulio Regeni's tortured body was found days after he went missing on a research trip to Egypt in 2016, while studying at Cambridge University.
Defendants were sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison over the 2016 fatal abduction of the Cambridge scholar.
US Launches More Airstrikes in Somalia as Trump Continues Record - Breaking Bombing Campaign. Reported by news.antiwar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Today in Africa : South Africa mass shootings kill 28 , DR Congo Ebola cases top 8 , 000. Reported by okayafrica.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
PLU and NRM members in Ntungamo have endorsed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidency as the Patriotic League of Uganda prepares for its October 17 Baraza in the district.
Remains of dozens of kidnapping victims found in Nigerian forests. Reported by bbc.co.uk and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged the leadership of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) on challenges confronting Ghana’s health sector, including the retention of medical professionals and concerns over proposed changes to licensing requirements. The meeting, held at the GMA House at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, formed part of Dr Bawumia’s ongoing stakeholder consultations on issues of national importance. The discussions, led by GMA President Professor Dr Ernest Yorke, focused on challenges affecting healthcare delivery as well as the working conditions of medical professionals. Among the issues raised were health workforce retention, the migration
Leadership House, a leadership and civic engagement institution aligned with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has brought together 60 student leaders at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana’s future. The engagement, held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, was organised in collaboration with the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UPSA) and the UPSA Students’ Representative Council (SRC). The event, dubbed The Ladder Project, featured former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and former Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar as speakers. It focused on “Leadership, Citizenship and Ghana’s Next Chapter”, combin
South Africa’s mass-shooting crisis is a product of institutional decay and not isolated tragedies, analysts say,
The skulls and bones of at least 28 people have been recovered from suspected criminal camps in Nigerian forests.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead. Reported by malawi24.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Armed Forces are increasingly shifting from a reactive posture to sustained offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said. Agbese said the reported gains from military operations across the North-East and North-West indicated a growing focus on intelligence-driven […] The post Military shifts to offensive operations against terrorists – Reps deputy spokesperson appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Plateau State has alleged that terrorists attacked communities in the state despite government-imposed curfews. The four NBA branches in Jos, Pankshin, Bukuru and Shendam raised the concern on Monday at a joint press conference at the NUJ Secretariat in Jos. In a statement read by the Chairman of the […] Terrorists defy govt curfew to attack Plateau communities — NBA alleges
The Nigerian Bar Association in Plateau State has alleged that terrorists are openly attacking communities observing government-imposed curfews. Read More:
The Ghana Police Service has retrieved the iPhone 12 belonging to 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, a phone dealer at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, who was reported missing on September 22. His alleged kidnapping and murder have led to the arrest of three suspects.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects over the kidnapping, murder, and burning of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere (Phone dealer) in Accra.
The Nigerian Army has deployed 178 personnel to reinforce security operations in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State amid renewed attacks. The post Despite fresh troop deployment, Plateau NBA says attacks expose security gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, has filed a private members’ motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into a series of high-profile narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. The motion, dated September 28, 2026, and submitted to the Clerk to Parliament under Standing Order 102, is co-sponsored by eight other New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs. They are Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Dominic Nitiwul, Abena Osei-Asare, Patrick Boamah, Alhassan Tampuli, Mahama Abdul Kabiru and Samuel Awuku.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22.
It took just five days for September to become the deadliest month for mass shootings in South Africa this year.
Aid teams trying to keep deadly Ebola disease from spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are increasingly concerned about ongoing fighting and violence that has forced thousands of people to flee a displacement camp in the vast, resource-rich east of the country.
Tyla South Africa 2027 : Cape Town and Johannesburg Dates. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
NDC's James Agbey has called on the security agencies to arrest and question New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye over his claims that drug traffickers have established clandestine laboratories in Ghana.
The victims were reportedly returning from an engagement ceremony when their vehicle was intercepted. Security agencies in Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti states have launched a joint operation to rescue them. The post Couple, four others abducted along Kwara-Kogi border appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The death toll in a mass shooting in a South African tavern has risen to 18 after one person died in hospital, police said Monday, announcing at least two of the dead were Lesotho nationals. The post Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18 appeared first on Vanguard News.
South Africa mass shootings : Security analyst calls for stronger police - community ties. Reported by ewn.co.za and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Burstone Nedbank property platform : South Africa deal. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Nigeria AG Mortgage Bank Assets Jump 48 %, Profit Doubles. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Tunisia plastic pollution could cost US$10 billion by 2040. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Niger water electricity shortages grip the Agadez region. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead. Reported by tert.am and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
The violence comes amid a wider rise in deadly mass shootings across South Africa, with residents in affected communities increasingly demanding protection as authorities confront persistent gang activity and illegal firearms.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Borno State chapter, has called for the immediate rescue of 78 schoolchildren and others who have spent more than 100 days in captivity across the state. The CAN Chairman in the state, John Bakeni, made the call on Sunday during a prayer session organised to mark the association’s 50th anniversary in […] ‘It’s long overdue’ — CAN demands rescue of 78 abducted schoolchildren in Borno
Dozens of motorcycles were impounded in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, after their riders were accused of flouting a curfew.
Drone strike hits Tigray TV station as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia. Reported by albawaba.net and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Chad ICC Exit Draws Spotlight After Trump UN Call. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Tinubu Return to Nigeria Slips to Tuesday After Month Away. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Angola Reaches 992 Industrial Units Milestone. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week. Reported by capeandislands.org and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week. Reported by krvs.org and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings across South Africa.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead. Reported by vanguardngr.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week. Reported by ijpr.org and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Some residents of the community have attributed the violence to competition over the control of the illicit gold mining trade between powerful gangs. The post At least 27 people killed in separate South African mass shootings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Zimbabwe Explained 2026 : The ZiG , Politics and What to Watch. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Botswana Explained 2026 : Diamonds , Debt and What to Watch. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Uganda Explained 2026 : Museveni , Oil Delay and Economy. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Zambia Explained 2026 : Copper , Politics and What to Watch. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Rwanda Explained 2026 : Kagame , Tech Ambition , Economy. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Namibia Explained 2026 : Oil Hopes , Economy and What to Watch. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Brian McKnight South Africa 2026 : Cape Town and Pretoria. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over reported killings, attacks and mass abductions in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger states, describing the incidents as evidence of a deepening security crisis. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the rights […] The post Plateau, Zamfara, Niger attacks worry HURIWA appeared first on Vanguard News.
Drone strike hits strategic fuel depot in central Sudan. Reported by radiotamazuj.org and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two largest cities, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to strike the crime-weary country
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Henry Obetta Workers in Nigeria’s courier and logistics sector have called for urgent regulation of the industry, warning that weak oversight is exposing the sector and the country to security and economic risks. The workers, under the aegis of the Courier and Logistics Staff Association of Nigeria, CALSSAN, made the call […] The post Kidnapping, Gun-Running, Drug Trade: Workers seek logistics regulation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ghana : 23 of 30 Fire Hydrants in Accra Ministries Area Fail. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Lagos Goods Diversion : Nigeria Police Arrest Six Suspects. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
North East Gonja floods leave 246 homeless in Ghana. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
DR Congo Police Block Opposition Funeral in Kinshasa. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Niger Doubles Madaouela Uranium Stake to 40 %, Ends Dispute. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Gunmen have killed at least 27 people in two separate mass shootings in bars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South African police have confirmed. Read More:
A Kenyan woman is searching for Edward Kaime, a boda boda rider who sheltered her after her ex chased her out at night during the 2020 COVID-19 curfew.
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have rescued 125 kidnapped victims, arrested more than 50 suspected terrorists, kidnappers and collaborators, and neutralised several others in operations across the country. The troops also disrupted oil theft operations in the Niger Delta, recovering more than 260,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and dismantling […] The post Military rescues 125 kidnap victims, arrests over 50 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Gauteng police launched a hunt for eight armed suspects after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a deadly tavern shooting in Wedela, West Rand District.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued six kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State. The post Army rescues six abductees in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Emergency medical services declared all 17 victims dead at the scene in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg.
Lawyer and lecturer at the Ghana School of Law, Lenin Nicholas Anane Agyei, has argued that the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had no sufficient legal basis.
The fate of more than 15 people kidnapped in an attack on a hunting camp in Mozambique remains unclear, but an investigation by security specialists has traced a ransom call to the headquarters of the Mozambican Armed Forces (Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique, or FADM) in Maputo.
Kenyan activist Collins Otieno was found injured near Kasarani after six days missing, as advocates demand answers over alleged abduction and defender safety.
A fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae Kwapong, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stop blaming successive governments for the recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana.
What was meant to be an arrest, later described as an attempted kidnapping.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have rescued more than 60 kidnapped victims and arrested 44 suspects during operations nationwide. The post Military rescues 60 victims, arrests 44 suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Elexander Twum-Barimah, has urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop politicising the recent seizure of cocaine in France linked to Ghana.
The Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Elexander Twum-Barimah, has urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop politicising the recent seizure of cocaine in France linked to Ghana.
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced that 12 Al-Shabaab members were killed during a planned operation in the Buur-Saruur area of the Middle Shabelle region. NISA stated that the operation took place in Buur-Saruur—located approximately two kilometers southeast of Ali-Gaduud—where the agency had identified the presence of Al-Shabaab members. According to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26— Rapid advances in technology are transforming the nature and reach of transnational organised crime, allowing criminal networks to operate across borders at unprecedented speed, the United…
Movement restrictions in the Ebola affected Countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) also expressed grave concern over an attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has expressed concern over the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court Complex.
Rights Body Urges International Community to Pressure Warring Parties to Negotiation Table The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) warned that flared armed fighting across northern Ethiopia poses severe and compounding risks to human rights. In an official public statement on Friday September 23, 2026, the national rights body confirmed that active armed clashes have erupted […]
Personnel of the Ethiopian Airlines Group stationed in Tigray remain in the region following the suspension of flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire airports, with the flag carrier yet to initiate formal evacuation arrangements, a senior official disclosed to The Reporter. The national carrier halted operations to the three regional airports starting on Wednesday, September […]
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Canada Branch organiser Yakubu Alhassan, popularly known as BigMo, has declared his support for JFK, urging members of the party’s diaspora branches to vote for him. BigMo said his decision was influenced by JFK’s sustained engagement with NPP branches outside Ghana, particularly the party’s structures in the diaspora. He said JFK […]
The Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Regina Bempong, is calling on the Attorney-General and the Police Criminal Investigations Department to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the “Ghana Jollof” case.
United States lawmaker, Anna Paulina Luna, has reacted to reports of attacks and abductions in Nigeria, saying the situation needs to be stopped. Luna made the statement in a post on X while tagging US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. “This needs to be stopped,” Luna wrote. She […] ‘This needs to be stopped’ – US lawmaker Anna Paulina Luna reacts to Nigeria attacks
The Kebbi State Police Command has said that it has arrested a fugitive wanted in Niger for allegedly stabbing his compatriot and business partner to death. The post Police arrest Niger fugitive over alleged murder of business partner appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lawyer and CPP member Nana Kwame Jantuah advocates shooting to maim illegal miners and proposes a multi-year ban to tackle Ghana's water pollution crisis.
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned an attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court, where he had gone to represent a client as a lawyer.
Central African Republic UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs HIGHLIGHTS One person killed and dozens abducted by armed men in Haut
Ukraine woke to another punishing wave of Russian drones and missiles, with strikes killing six agricultural workers in the east and two people in Kyiv as the long-range battle between the two sides accelerates. The barrage set off air raid sirens and forced residents to rush for shelter, coming as both Kyiv and Moscow appeared […]
A US-sanctioned oil tanker, Sibu 1, has been freed after being hijacked by Somali pirates in August, the maritime police force in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said on Friday.
Mauritania Teachers Pay : Unions Rally as Inflation Hits 8 . 9 %. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Alice Nkom Gets Suspended Jail Term in Cameroon Seals Case. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Nigeria has warned that powerful national defences alone cannot protect countries from terrorism, cyber threats and other dangers sustained across international borders. The post B/Haram: Borders can’t shield nations from global threats, Nigeria tells world appeared first on Vanguard News.
The police spokesperson in Nasarawa, Ramhan Nansel, a superintendent of police, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The post Nasarawa police foil alleged kidnap, arrest four suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A Russian drone slammed into a high-rise in central Kyiv on Tuesday morning, killing a child, as Ukrainian officials also reported another death in the southern Odesa region. Police said a 14-year-old boy died and at least seven other people were injured when a Russian drone struck a 16-storey residential building in Kyiv’s central Pechersk […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Uganda for erecting a statue of his late brother, Yonatan Netanyahu, at the Old Entebbe Airport terminal where he was killed while leading the 1976 hostage-rescue operation.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda on Thursday launched the country’s first satellite-to-mobile service in partnership with Starlink, making Uganda the second African nation after the Democratic Republic of Congo to commercially roll out the technology. The service, unveiled at Kampala’s Marriott Hotel, allows compatible smartphones to send SMS and WhatsApp messages … The post Minister Lumumba launches Airtel Uganda-Starlink satellite-to-mobile service appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
Mozambique Digital Administration 2029 Plan. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Egypt urges sustained humanitarian access to Gaza , start of early recovery – Middle East Monitor. Reported by middleeastmonitor.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure in Kumasi in October 2025.
Terrorism , kidnapping choke trade lifeline linking Nigeria , Chad , Cameroon. Reported by premiumtimesng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over an alleged $100,000 fraud before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences. The case was investigated by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, […] $100,000 alleged fraud — Police arraign three suspects in Abuja
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed viral social media reports alleging a breach of Nigeria’s NIN database as false and unfoun Read More:
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two foreign nationals over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper, Cheikh Toure.
Former Majority Leader of Parliament Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has questioned the attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, describing the incident as unjustified and dangerous to Ghana’s democracy. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu argued that an earlier invitation from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was directed at the law firm where Mr Baffour Awuah is a senior partner rather than at him personally. “The matter for the invitation really was not against the person of lawyer Ajii Baffour. It was directed at the office of the law firm at which he operates,” he said. According to the former Majority Leader, the
Former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has intensified his grassroots engagement in the Asunafo North Constituency with a visit to traders at the Mim Market. Dr Tandoh visited the market on Monday, September 14, 2026, where he interacted with traders, visited stalls and shops, and distributed aprons to some of them. He also expressed appreciation to the Market Queen Mother and the traders for the reception he received during the visit. The engagement forms part of Dr Tandoh’s constituency outreach as he seeks the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary nomination in Asunafo North. His campaign activities have focused on engaging r
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two foreign nationals linked to the kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure in October 2025.
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has launched the “EU for a Secure Ghana” project to strengthen the country’s response to violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime and the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons.
South Sudan Transitional Government Dissolved by Decree. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Tigray Offensive in Ethiopia : Airports Seized. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Nigeria Payment Infrastructure Faces Tough New Rules. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Lesotho AI Blueprint : First Country to Apply UN Plan. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
South Africa Cybercrime : US$1 . 32 Million Returned. Reported by riotimesonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Brigadier General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, held talks with Germany’s ambassador to Somalia, Sebastian Groth, on the country’s security situation and bilateral security cooperation. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the security sector and efforts to combat piracy and other threats to Somalia’s security and […]
Winnie Byanyima defends meeting William Ruto at UNGA after backlash over Kizza Besigye’s abduction, insisting four Ugandan officials seized him, held in Uganda.
On average, a mass killing in which more than three people die takes place every week in South Africa.
The graduation of the first batch of 950 Forest Guards under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is a welcome development in Nigeria’s prolonged struggle against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. This was a promise the president made as insecurity continued to confront Nigerians despite the best efforts of the Armed Forces. But graduation ceremonies, uniforms and […] The post Agenda for the Forest Guards appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Patriotic League of Uganda has opened a sub-regional office in Busia Municipality to coordinate its activities and strengthen its presence across the seven districts of Bukedi.
Fish traders and transporters from East African Community member states have raised concerns over licensing requirements, movement restrictions and other non-tariff barriers they say are making cross-border fish trade difficult in Uganda.
The Nigeria Police Force says it recovered 52 stolen vehicles and arrested 177 high-profile criminal suspects across the country during operations conducted between September 12 and 18, 2026. The force also said it rescued 25 kidnapped victims, recovered 38 assorted firearms and 2,578 rounds of live ammunition, while 11 high-profile armed suspects were neutralised during Read More:
…Amupitan says no predetermined results for 2027 polls Pending primary litigations won’t stop elections By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is working with the Nigeria Police Force to identify and arrest perpetrators of pre-election violence, particularly in states affected by insecurity, ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. […] The post INEC, Police move to arrest violence perpetrators appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said every Nigerian should undergo military training to build discipline, endurance and patriotism. Read More:
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a truck driver and two others over alleged criminal conspiracy and vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, pipelines at Dafa village in Kwali Area Council, Abuja. FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed […] The post Pipeline vandalism: NSCDC arrests truck driver, two others appeared first on Vanguard News.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, describing the incident as a "retrogression" for Ghana’s democracy.
The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
Murkomen presides over 705 NPRs passing out in Meru after intensive training, as Kenya pledges better welfare to tackle banditry and cattle rustling across Kenya.
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 23 — People living and working along Kenya’s coast have been warned to prepare for potentially hazardous sea and weather conditions expected from September through December, with…
NAIROBI Kenya Sep 23 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in a multi-agency operation conducted this morning, seized thousands of bottles of suspected…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described the alleged attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by security personnel believed to be from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as a “retrogression” in Ghana’s democratic development.
Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia have seized Mekelle airport just days after former battlefield enemies joined forces against President Abiy Ahmed’s government. With the Pretoria peace deal unravelling and fighting already raging in Amhara and Oromia, the warning signs of another major conflict are mounting.
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. The 56-year-old was found guilty of overseeing beatings and other forms of mistreatment while serving as head of a detention unit during the Central African […] The post ICC convicts ex-CAR rebel leader for crimes against humanity appeared first on Vanguard News.
Gunmen stormed a house in the KwaMakhutha township late on Tuesday and opened fire on 14 people. Ten were killed at the scene and four were taken to hospital, where one later died from their injuries, police said.
Tigray rebels seize airport and clash with federal forces as fighting in Ethiopia reignites. Reported by euronews.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Three shooters killed at least 11 people, including a woman who was believed to be pregnant, in an attack at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday.
Trump has allowed the northern Ethiopia state of emergency to expire, which included sanctions on Eritrea, just as the conflict is heating up once again.
The Nigerian troops have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six female students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma and their driver in Katsina State. The post Troops foil kidnap, rescue 6 varsity students, driver in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.
The International Criminal Court has convicted a former Central African Republic rebel commander, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, on four counts of crimes against Read More:
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to international sextortion and romance fraud schemes that targeted about 150 Americans. The post Nigerian pleads guilty to defrauding 150 Americans in $2.5m romance scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.
Uganda has just come through another election. The Patriotic League of Uganda is already positioning itself for 2031. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is 52. Odrek Rwabwogo is being discussed as a possible political actor. Different people are already behaving as though the succession is the next great political question. Then Museveni reminds everyone that he sees himself […] The post Who told Ugandans Museveni was leaving appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
[African Arguments] A familiar claim keeps surfacing in the rhetoric of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's ruling juntas, echoed enthusiastically by Russian state media: the West is deliberately working to destabilise the Sahel's military governments. It's a tidy story. It bundles sanctions, frozen aid and diplomatic isolation into a single narrative of conspiracy. But look closely at who is actually doing what, and what looks like a strategy of destabilisation turns out to be the side effect of something else entirely -- and
Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped people in Katsina State and recovered a large herd of rustled cattle in Sokoto State. The Nigerian Army said troops from Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma carried out the rescue on the Daye–Malumfashi Road in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation followed […] Troops rescue seven kidnapped victims, recover rustled cattle in Katsina, Sokoto
A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to make the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Borno State an urgent priority. The lawmaker, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency, made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday as the children approach 130 days in […] Kidnapped Borno schoolchildren: 130 days far too long – El-Rufai tells Nigerian govt
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More:
The Nigerian Navy has vowed to sustain the country’s four-year record of zero reported piracy incidents in its territorial waters, says CNS Idi Abbas. Read More:
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has called on Parliament to reconvene and establish an inquiry into series of cocaine-related cases recorded in Ghana.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the immediate removal of the heads of key state institutions over what it describes as failures in the fight against narcotics trafficking in Ghana.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, says Nigeria has recorded zero reported piracy incidents in its territorial waters for four consecutive y Read More:
The Oyo State Ministry of Education delegation found that some affected children in Yawota had not returned to school. The post Oyo Abduction: One of attacked school remains closed as new academic session begins state-wide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More:
There was tension in Niger State on Monday as residents took to the streets to protest the abduction of hundreds of people who they said remained in captivity a month after gunmen attacked several communities in the state. The protesters, from Dekara and neighbouring communities in Borgu district, converged on the local government headquarters in New Bussa […] Niger boils as 700 remain in captivity one month after abduction
Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the rescue operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on September 21, 2026, when security forces intercepted a green-coloured Volkswagen Golf 3 with registration number Kano BCH-528ZY, […] Troops rescue seven kidnapped victims along Katsina road
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja returns to the High Court on Tuesday as the case over police roadblocks erected in Nairobi during the June…
Renewed attacks, abductions and displacement are testing local peace arrangements and security operations in parts of Sokoto and Katsina states. The post Bandits continue attacks in Sokoto, Katsina despite local peace deals, military operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Curfew was imposed on Minna following unrest triggered by the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) The post Miners’ Death: Niger lifts Minna curfew appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Plateau government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu following fresh attacks in the communities. The post Plateau imposes curfew on three LGAs after fresh attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
BELEDWEYNE (SD) — Political tensions in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region, have intensified amid reports of increased military movements and the display of weapons as political leaders, traditional elders and community […]
Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.
The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Uganda and Türkiye following a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on September 18 by supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda, who demanded that Türkiye hand Lumbuye over to Uganda.
Civilians are fleeing the Hamrat El Sheikh locality of North Kordofan as military operations intensify,... The post Civilians flee North Kordofan as fighting escalates appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in Kiboga District have endorsed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential election during a mobilisation meeting attended by local leaders and PLU members.
Nine killed in armed attack in Nigeria. Reported by en.apa.az and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 16 suspects in a nationwide crackdown across eight states for alleged armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping. Read More:
The agreement, announced recently in Paris and Madrid, will see the two organisations share intelligence, coordinate enforcement strategies and accelerate action against illegal distribution networks operating across multiple territories. The post CANAL+, LALIGA sign anti-piracy agreement covering nearly 50 countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
US Launches Airstrike in Northern Somalia as It Continues Record - Breaking Bombing Campaign. Reported by news.antiwar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
Troops of the Nigerian military operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have captured key commanders of a notorious terrorist group accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Major General Abubakar Rabe (retd) in Katsina State. The operation, conducted on Sunday, September 20, 2026, reportedly led to the capture of […] Troops capture terrorist commanders linked to killing of Maj Gen Rabe in Katsina
“Investigation established that the suspect had long paraded himself as Godwin Emeka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, using a forged ID card to escape scrutiny at checkpoints while transporting illicit consignments.'' The post NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn loud, opioids, arrests fake police officer, mechanic-drug dealer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“Investigation established that the suspect had long paraded himself as Godwin Emeka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, using a forged ID card to escape scrutiny at checkpoints while transporting illicit consignments.'' The post NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn loud, opioids, arrests fake police officer, mechanic-drug dealer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Reports from the city of Baidoa indicate that airstrikes were carried out last night in areas on the city’s outskirts, amidst a tense security situation in the city and its surrounding areas. Local residents and sources reported hearing explosions in the Iidow Dhagaal area, while other strikes were reported in the Haawal Aruunde, Ceeldoon, and […]
Besigye was reported abducted in Nairobi on November 16, 2024, before resurfacing in Uganda four days later,
The US asked citizens in the region to watch for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The post US issues new warning to Americans in the Middle East appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Two wounded American diplomats were airlifted from Mbabane in Eswatini this week after soldiers opened fire on them at a roadblock.
In this week’s News24 Sunday Edition: Iavan Pijoos reveals how a South African man duped into fighting for Russia survived a drone strike that cost him his leg and nearly his life, Lynn Williams exposes how a convicted apartheid-era murderer is running for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay; and Jan Gerber details how R3.18 billion flowed to South Africa’s political parties last year – almost 70% of it from taxpayers.
A deadly assault on a police headquarters in northern Pakistan intensified Friday, with local officials reporting that the toll from an explosion and subsequent gun attack has climbed to at least 31. “At least 31 people, including 16 police personnel, have been killed and more than 100 injured so far in the militant attack,” the […]
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Samuel Erale, said the command would sustain intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, cultism and the proliferation of illegal firearms across the state. The post Police intercept vehicle carrying suspected drugs, military camouflage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
GAROWE (SD) — The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed that U.S. forces carried out an airstrike against an Al-Shabaab weapons storage facility in Somalia’s Sanag region on September 17, 2026, in […]
Bandits have abducted the Sarkin Fulani of Betuwa in Gulbin Boka, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, along with his son and another family member. The attack reportedly occurred on Friday night when the armed men invaded the traditional leader’s residence. Local sources said the attackers took the traditional leader, his son and another […] Bandits abduct Sarkin Fulani, son, relative in Niger
Troops of the Nigerian military fighting to dislodge criminal elements and non-state actors constituting security threats across the country have rescued over 66 kidnapped victims, neutralised 12 terrorists in gun fights and arrested over 34 collaborators, logistics suppliers and informants. The post Military kill 12 terrorists, rescue 66 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations appeared first on Vanguard News.
A recent U.S. decision on long-term support for the mission has raised concerns about future security and peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
AFRICOM announced that it conducted an airstrike in an area of Puntland, targeting a conventional weapons storage facility belonging to Al-Shabaab. According to an AFRICOM press release, the strike took place in the Sanaag region, approximately 80 kilometers southwest of the city of Bosaso. AFRICOM stated that the operation was carried out in coordination with […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an investigation into the deaths.
The native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit” and other suspects were arraigned on 4 April 2025 on charges of conspiracy, kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. The post Court jails native doctor 12 years over money rituals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly carried out overnight airstrikes on suspected terrorists’ positions around Bagega Forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Local sources said the strikes targeted multiple locations after a large convoy of armed terrorists, reportedly involving hundreds of motorcycles, returned from operations around the Zamfara-Sokoto border. Residents in the […] NAF bombs suspected terrorists’ hideouts in Zamfara forest
At least 14 people were killed and 10 others abducted by an armed group in central Ethiopia earlier this week, an NGO that tracks armed conflicts and a witness told AFP on Friday.
The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following protests and vandalism over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC cust Read More:
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, as tension rises over the deaths of about 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. The post Niger State imposes 24-hour curfew after suspects die in NSCDC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
In the darkest years of Idi Amin’s military rule, when the abduction and subsequent murder of Chief Justice Benedicto Kiwanuka had sent a chilling message through the Judiciary and legal fraternity, a Ugandan chief magistrate stood in court and refused to treat an executive instruction as the source of law. Kiwanuka had been dragged from […] The post From Kityo to Muhoozi: Who defines what is legal in Uganda? appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
Urban presence sustainable with hardened sites and disciplined movement; arterial roads carry the greatest exposure.
Programme demand is high while overland access depends on negotiated passage and convoy timing.
Contested control makes fixed presence difficult; short-duration, negotiated activity is more defensible.
Cross-border dependence adds regulatory as well as security exposure to routine movement.
Access is administratively conditional; corridor status changes faster than permit cycles.
Access rests on multiple parallel authorities; verification and staff care are the binding constraints.
Seasonality determines feasibility as much as conflict; pre-positioning decides programme continuity.
Cross-border spillover and improvised-device risk concentrate on a small number of road segments.
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