Sahel Islamist insurgency10 hrs agoNearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant IslamistsJudges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.10 hrs ago2 days agoFears over West Africa's Islamist insurgency dominate Benin's election campaignCross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.2 days ago3 days agoNigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspectsVery few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.3 days ago2 Mar 2026Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel regionGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.2 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to fleeYameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.11 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capitalNiger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.30 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockadeJihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.13 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.9 Jan 202626 Nov 2025Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnessesRefugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. 26 Nov 2025...
