The UNOWAS mandate and its reporting are critical given the immense challenges faced by the people of West Africa and the Sahel,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.

An attack in northern Benin killed 28 government troops, AFP said in a post on X on Thursday, citing a military source.

A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned ...

Following the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, there is uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria. The naval base in Tartus and the airbase in Hmeimim are Russia's only military ...

What unfolded was a fiery exchange, with Obe standing her ground against the two male panelists.

A thwarted attack on Chad's presidential residence by armed assailants trained by security forces has heightened tensions in ...

Chad said it averted a “destabilization attempt” after security forces repelled two dozen assailants that briefly entered the ...

Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 ...

Going back to the days of the Cold War, many Africans studied in the Soviet Union and later Russia. They’re now among ...

The United States' outgoing President Joe Biden made his first visit to Africa in December, during the twilight of his term in office. In contrast, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has upheld a three ...

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening near the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene.

Gunmen launched an attack on the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead and several others ...