Security agencies in Benin have arrested around a dozen soldiers linked to Sunday’s botched coup attempt, including the alleged masterminds of the operation, military and security...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong condemnation of the attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin, describing the development...
Benin’s government on Sunday announced that it had foiled an attempted coup after a group of soldiers briefly appeared on state television to declare the removal...
A fresh wave of political tension has gripped West Africa, barely days after soldiers toppled the government in Guinea-Bissau. This time, uncertainty is unfolding in the...
US President Donald Trump has been named the first-ever recipient of FIFA’s new peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday. The award comes...
The United States government on Wednesday announced fresh visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, with the penalties expected to extend to...
Growing calls in the United States for Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions have triggered fresh unease across northern states such as Kano,...
President Donald Trump has directed the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee to open a far-reaching congressional investigation into allegations of widespread persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The...
Israel’s defence ministry on Monday announced that it has completed work on a new laser-based air defence system known as the “Iron Beam”, with plans to...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a presidential pardon as his long-running corruption trial moves into a decisive phase. Netanyahu,...