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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
It’s the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
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Yemeni separatists to attend Saudi talks after losing key southern sites
The forum, which comes after government forces retook two governorates, could help end the conflict with separatists.
Gunmen kill over 30 in village raid, abduct others in northern Nigeria
Witnesses say the attackers drove motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately on the Kasuwan Daji market in Demo.
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A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups
Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
From: Inside Story
Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
Published On 27 Dec 2025
Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid
Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria.
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Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing at least five
The blast tore through a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State as worshippers gathered for evening prayers, witnesses say.
Sahel summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups in Sahel
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.
From: NewsFeed
Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF agree to pause after night of fighting
Syrian government soldiers and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to cease fire after deadly clashes.
Published On 23 Dec 2025
