Africa

Coup bid foiled against Burkina Faso’s President Traore, says security minister

Coup bid foiled against Burkina Faso’s President Traore, says security minister

Minister accuses former transitional President Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of orchestrating coup plot

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Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50
05.01.2026

Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50

Armed gang targeted Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village of Niger state, killing dozens and abducting others, say local reports

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State
04.01.2026

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State

Police say attackers burned village market, abducted residents in Borgu Local Government Area

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
04.01.2026

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Night operation shows growing operational capability of Somali army, including use of air mobility, says Defense Ministry

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria
04.01.2026

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria

Incident occurred late Saturday when canoe carrying 52 passengers capsized

South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting following US strikes on Venezuela
04.01.2026

South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting following US strikes on Venezuela

'Unlawful, unilateral force of this nature undermines the stability of international order,' says Foreign Ministry