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Al Jazeera
April 27, 2026
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2 min read
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Elena Vasquez
Mali's Journey: From Democratic Hope to Ongoing Turmoil
Tracing Mali's descent from a democratic model to ongoing crises since 2012, highlighting key events and their regional impact on stability.
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Deutsche Welle
February 24, 2026
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3 min read
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Sarah Al-Rashid
Controversial Proposal: Senegal PM Targets LGBTQ Rights
Senegal's PM proposes harsher penalties for same-sex acts, sparking regional and international tensions.
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The Guardian
February 18, 2026
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3 min read
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David Okonkwo
Violence Erupts in Northern Nigeria: 32 Dead in Village Attacks
At least 32 people were killed during motorbike raids in north-west Nigeria’s Niger state by armed assailants, inciting regional security concerns.
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The Guardian
February 07, 2026
Massacre in Kwara: Nigerian Village Reels from Jihadist Attack
Jihadists strike a village in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing hundreds as local leader recounts harrowing ordeal.
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Al Jazeera
December 17, 2025
US Military Rhetoric on Nigeria Sparks Intervention Concerns
Growing American military discourse regarding Nigeria's internal security challenges raises alarm about potential foreign intervention in West Africa's largest economy.
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The Guardian
December 13, 2025
Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Troops After Diplomatic Tensions
Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian military personnel after their cargo plane made an unauthorized emergency landing, highlighting growing regional tensions in West Africa.
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The New York Times
December 10, 2025
Nigeria Frees 100 Kidnapped Students Amid Rising Security Crisis
One hundred schoolchildren have been released following their abduction from a Catholic school in Nigeria, highlighting the country's escalating kidnapping epidemic.
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Deutsche Welle
December 02, 2025
Nigeria Faces Fresh Wave of Kidnappings as Pastor and Bride Seized
Nigerian authorities confront escalating security crisis as armed groups abduct religious leader and bride in separate raids across multiple regions.
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The New York Times
November 29, 2025
Guinea-Bissau Coup Allegations: Opposition Claims Presidential Proxy Rule
Guinea-Bissau's opposition accuses the president of orchestrating a constitutional coup by placing a military general in government leadership to maintain power through proxy control.
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Al Jazeera
November 28, 2025
Guinea-Bissau Coup Reflects West Africa's Democratic Crisis
Military takeover in Guinea-Bissau continues alarming trend of coups across West Africa, threatening regional stability and democratic progress.
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France 24
November 27, 2025
Guinea-Bissau Military Coup: Officers Seize Power After Elections
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, detaining the president and closing borders just three days after national elections.
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