African Security

IS Claims Responsibility for Nigeria Attack That Killed 29 in Village Massacre

At least 29 people killed in armed attack on a village in Nigeria’s north-eastern Adamawa state. The Islamic State group (IS) has claimed responsibility. Militants opened fire at random on a football pitch before burning houses and places of worship.

Russian Mercenaries Announce Withdrawal from Mali City After Coordinated Attacks

Following a wave of coordinated armed group attacks across Mali, Russian mercenaries announce withdrawal from the strategic northern city of Kidal, further destabilizing the Sahel region.

Mali Hit by Largest Coordinated Armed Attacks in Years, Gunfire Erupts in Capital Bamako

Multiple cities across Mali struck by coordinated armed group attacks, explosions and gunfire in Bamako, UK warns against travel to Mali, Bamako airport temporarily closed.