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How Venezuelan Gangs and African Jihadists Are Flooding Europe With Cocaine

The tiny West African nation of Guinea-Bissau has been a stopover for some cocaine shipments from Venezuela.

Published 228 days ago

A West African country just saw a coup, all borders closed. What is happening?

Soldiers patrol on the main road in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Published 231 days ago

Coral depletion to epidemics: How environmental collapse fuelled Ebola outbreak

A health worker watches a burial team with Ebola victims in Liberia. (Getty File)

Updated 245 days ago

Migrant boat en route Europe capsizes off West African coast, at least 70 dead

The Atlantic migration route from the coast of West Africa to the Canary Islands, typically used by African migrants trying to reach Spain, is one of the world's deadliest.

Updated 320 days ago

Month-old baby's death in Gambia raises concern over female genital mutilation

The death has sparked outrage among women's rights defenders working to combat the deeply rooted cultural and religious practice that they say is a harmful violation against women and girls.

Published 338 days ago

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Videos

Niger Military Dares ECOWAS; Vows Transition To Civilian Rule Within Three Years

Niger Military Dares ECOWAS; Vows Transition To Civilian Rule Within Three Years

ECOWAS Ready For Niger War; Defence Chiefs Say 'Waiting For Order' | 'No More Meetings...'

ECOWAS Ready For Niger War; Defence Chiefs Say 'Waiting For Order' | 'No More Meetings...'

Niger War Soon? Pro-West ECOWAS Sets Up Standby Force To Attack Junta | Details

Niger War Soon? Pro-West ECOWAS Sets Up Standby Force To Attack Junta | Details

'Get Ready For War': Niger Residents Gear Up To Fight West-Backed ECOWAS Amid Coup Tensions

'Get Ready For War': Niger Residents Gear Up To Fight West-Backed ECOWAS Amid Coup Tensions

Niger Soldiers Ambushed In Deadliest Attack Since Coup | '100 Attackers Killed In Retaliation'

Niger Soldiers Ambushed In Deadliest Attack Since Coup | '100 Attackers Killed In Retaliation'

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