August 18, 2023 Michigan dad speaks out about Nigerian sextortion suspects who led son to take his own life Two Nigerian brothers pleaded not guilty Thursday to alleged sextortion crimes that led to 17-year-old Jordan DeMay's 2022 suicide. His father spoke out after the hearing.
August 18, 2023 Democracy may end in Africa if coup becomes successful in Niger, politician says Mutinous soldiers have arrested democratically elected Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum. A politician said he fears that a successful coup may end democracy in Africa as a whole.
August 17, 2023 West Africa left with few options to restore order in Niger after junta takes on threats of foreign invasion Nations in West Africa, which threatened to invade Niger’s junta, met in Ghana to discuss next steps after coup leaders ignored demands to step down.
August 17, 2023 Suspended Nigerian central bank governor faces indictment as graft charges escalate Nigeria's suspended central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, is scheduled to make an appearance in an Abuja high court, where he is expected to respond to a 20-count indictment.
August 17, 2023 Over 60 migrants who departed Senegal for Spain in monthlong voyage feared dead Dozens of migrants who departed Senegal for Spain on July 10 are feared to be dead. About 38 passengers of the migrant boat were rescued off the coast of West Africa near Cape Verde.
August 16, 2023 Nigerian military helicopter that crashed while on a rescue mission reportedly shot down, possibly by gangs The entire crew of a wrecked military helicopter in Nigeria died while on a mission to save troops under attack. Witnesses said the aircraft was shot down by gunmen.
August 16, 2023 38 Senegalese migrants rescued off coast of Cabo Verde: Dozens of others believed to be dead, missing Dozens of Senegalese migrants are believed to be dead or missing after a boat that was carrying over a hundred migrants was found off the coast of Cabo Verde with 38 survivors.
August 16, 2023 Nigeriens called to assist army as junta faces possible invasion by nearby countries Niger’s junta, which recently ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, is seeking to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers as nearby nations threaten to invade the country.
August 16, 2023 27 dead in Libya as clashes continue to escalate between rival militias At least 27 people have died in Libya as clashes that erupted late Monday continue to escalate between rival militias 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force.
August 15, 2023 International organizations unite to address humanitarian crisis, rights violations in war-torn Sudan Twenty international organizations affiliated with the U.N., alongside various global agencies, have united their voices to call for access to critical humanitarian aid.