West Africa

On January 11, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Benin provides details of the helicopter crash that occurred on the afternoon of January 10 in the commune of Zè, some 50 kilometers from Cotonou. According to reports, it was a forced landing due to partial mechanical failure of the aircraft. There …

The statue of former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta regional hospital, was destroyed by unknown assailants in Sekondi, Ghana. The incident reportedly occurred at about 1:30 am on January 13, 2025. According to the police,“they received information about the incident and promptly rushed to the scene. …

A 13-year-old girl narrowly escaped a suspected ritual murder after being abducted by four unidentified men in Aburi-Kitase, Akuapem South Municipality, in Ghana’s Eastern Region. “The teenager went missing around 8 pm while heading to buy food,” reports said. According to reports, “the abductors had bound the girl’s hands and …

Twenty-eight soldiers were killed in an attack by suspected terrorists in northern Benin near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso. “The attack took place on Wednesday at the triple point, the name given to the border area between Benin, Niger and Burkina Faso,” reports said. “We are continuing the …

A 26-year-old man has allegedly murdered an 18-year-old young lady at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region, Ghana. The suspect, who is currently on the run, and the deceased are both believed to be illegal miners. According to Adom News, “the tragic incident occurred on …

A mentally challenged man has set ablaze a teachers bungalow at Nkyenekyene in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana. The bungalow houses teachers of Nkyenekyene Presbyterian Basic School. According to Adom News, “the mentally challenged man has been in the town for about a week.” Since his …

Three individuals have been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region, Ghana, according to reports. The deceased were part of a group of eight people who allegedly went to the Newmont Ahafo South mines to engage in illegal mining activities. The incident occurred when the group …

According to figures from the Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN), 101,600 visas were issued last year, representing 6.7% of the 1.52 million entries recorded on Togolese territory. Togo has made significant progress in issuing visas for a variety of reasons, from tourism to business. However, it is important …

At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the military said Wednesday. The rebels, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, who resisted and engaged them in a gun battle, Nigerian military spokesperson Edward Buba. …

No fewer than 18 people were killed in coordinated attacks across several communities in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The killings occurred in Umukabia, Eziawa, Ihitte Nasa, Umuhu, Amaoku, and Amaebe. Victims were left with deep machete wounds, sparking fear and outrage among locals. The tragedy …