100 Nigerian schoolchildren freed, 165 still held
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
Fifty students have escaped a mass kidnapping at a Nigerian school, but 253 children and 12 staff remain hostages. Pope appeals for their release. Read the latest.
Fifty of the 303 students abducted from a Nigerian school have escaped. 253 pupils and 12 teachers remain held. Learn more about the developing crisis.
Gunmen abducted more than 300 pupils and teachers from a Nigerian school. Authorities deploy tactical squads in a major rescue operation. Read the latest updates.
Armed terrorists abduct 52 students from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria. Security forces launch major search operation. Follow for live updates.
Islamic State jihadists have claimed responsibility for a brutal attack on a military base in Mali that left dozens dead, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the country's armed forces this year.
Military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce a strategic 'Confederation' and jointly withdraw from the International Criminal Court, signalling a major geopolitical shift.
Jihadist fighters have slaughtered nearly 130 civilians, including 70 worshippers at prayer, in a horrific attack in Niger's Tillabéri region. The massacre represents one of the deadliest attacks in the country's recent history.
The World Food Programme has raised alarms over critical funding gaps, leaving millions in Nigeria and Niger at risk of starvation amid rising insecurity and economic challenges.
France signals willingness to engage in talks about reparations for its colonial actions in Niger, marking a potential shift in diplomatic relations.