Since the African continent was divided at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the struggle for its wealth has played out on two fronts. The first was political, as European powers, starting with King ...

Africa has seen more than its fair share of brutality over the centuries.Perpetrated by various militia and armed groups, the continent has suffered the mass butchery of the most innocent civilians, ...

An apparent Islamist armed group attacked a civilian convoy escorted by Malian armed forces and allied militias in northeastern Mali on February 7, 2025, killing at least 34 civilians and injuring 34 ...

Djingarey pointed to the "possibility of the leaders" of the military authorities "to stand in future elections".

Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French ...

Ukrainian war crimes prosecutors believe it is part of Russian policy to execute surrendering prisoners of war. The FT investigates the evidence to map the rise in cases. We talk to the people who are ...

By ADAMU RABIU The Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, an annual event observed every January 15 to commemorate the ...

The prime minister suggested he could send soldiers to maintain Ukraine's security - but he can he make that decision without ...

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Kidnappers have reportedly shot dead two people in their ...

Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ...

At a time when Africa is convulsed by various threats and American interests could be at risk, United States influence is in ...