A new analysis by Opensignal, evaluating mobile network experiences across 27 African markets, reveals significant disparities driven by varied economic conditions, regulatory frameworks, ...

A new Islamist insurgent group, Lakurawa, has made headlines in Nigeria's northwest. Originating from Niger and Mali, the group, linked to Islamic State, has carried out its most significant attack to ...

Nigeria defence spokesperson Edward Buba said the group was not initially considered a threat. He said Lakurawa increased its presence in Nigeria after the July 2023 military coup in Niger, which ...

The chief executive officer (CEO) and two employees of Australian company Resolute Mining, which owns a gold mine in Mali, were detained while in Bamako to discuss disputes with the authorities, the ...

Nigeria's military has said a new Islamist insurgent group from Niger and Mali, known as Lakurawa, was operating in the northwest and officials and residents said it killed 15 people last Friday in ...

Disinformation on West African social networks is surging, particularly in the coup-hit Sahel region. This has serious ...

The three people, including managing director Terence Holohan , were arrested last Friday in Bamako, the capital of Mali .

Dapaah, has emphasised the need for security experts to lead the fight against terrorism, underscoring that the complexities of terrorism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, demand nuanced approache ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called "total support" for Africa, including in the struggle against terrorism ...

Shares of Australian gold miner Resolute Mining Ltd plunged 32% on Monday in their worst day in 16 years, after three of its employees including CEO Terence Holohan were detained by government ...

Resolute Mining CEO and executives detained in Mali while addressing concerns over in-country practices. Escalating risks for ...

Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.