July 26, 2023 Rebelling soldiers surround Niger's presidential palace in apparent coup attempt Democratically-elected Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly detained by the country's presidential guard in an apparent coup attempt.
July 26, 2023 West Africa faces dire humanitarian consequences amidst 1,800 terrorist attacks, 4,600 deaths in 6 months The region of West Africa has experienced over 1,800 terrorist attacks in the first half of the year, leading to a devastating death toll of nearly 4,600 lives lost.
July 26, 2023 Ghanaian parliament votes to end death penalty for all crimes except high treason Ghana's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty for all crimes except high treason, solidifying the de facto moratorium on executions that has been in place for 30 years.
July 25, 2023 4 dead, 4 injured after gunman opens fire at South African taxi stand A gunman shot and killed four people and injured four others at a taxi stand in Port Shepstone, South Africa. The attacker's motive is unknown.
July 25, 2023 Suspended Nigerian Central Bank governor appears in court, pleads not guilty to firearm charges Suspended Nigerian Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, made a public appearance in a Lagos court on Tuesday to face charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition.
July 24, 2023 Deadly suicide bombing at Somali military academy in Mogadishu claims lives of 25 soldiers A suicide bombing at the Somali military academy killed 25 soldiers in Mogadishu. The attack was carried out by al-Shabab, and resulted in over 40 soldiers sustaining injuries.
July 24, 2023 17 found dead after migrant boat capsizes off coast of Senegal's capital city Bodies from a capsized boat were found on the coast of Senegal's capital Dakar. The country's navy discovered the bodies early in the morning.
July 24, 2023 Building collapse in Cameroon's largest city claims over 30 lives, rescue operations continue The death toll from a building collapse Sunday in Cameroon has risen, surpassing initial figures, as rescue teams relentlessly search for survivors.
July 24, 2023 Human rights group exposes atrocities in Mali: Abuses by army, suspected Russian mercenaries A prominent human rights group revealed on Monday that Mali's military, allegedly linked to Russia's Wagner group, has been involved in a series of human rights violations.
July 24, 2023 Nigeria tanker explosion leaves 8 people burned to death On Monday, a tragic incident occurred in Nigeria's southern Ondo state, when a tanker carrying gasoline exploded, resulting in the death of eight individuals.