Military junta

An American missionary named Kevin Rideout was released in good health after being kidnapped in Niamey, Niger, in October. The kidnapping occurred when he was abducted by three armed individuals; no group claimed responsibility. Meanwhile, Niger remains volatile due to attacks from armed groups and is governed by a military junta that has forged new alliances with Russia.

Myanmar's conflict has surpassed 100,000 deaths since a 2021 military coup ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government. The junta is benefiting from global inattention as world isolation of the regime begins to break down.

Ibrahim Traore, head of Burkina Faso's military junta, warned he will remain the country's sole leader and dismissed speculation about a power struggle. He vowed to confront challengers without hesitation.

A recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing provided political endorsement to the Myanmar junta. Analysts suggest this could embolden the regime to escalate its military approach against resistance forces in the ongoing civil war.

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, causing explosions and gunfire. This is the second attack at the airport this year, with Islamic State claiming responsibility for a January drone-targeting attack. The airport, a strategic hub for Niger's air force and regional military alliance, remains a target for jihadis.

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces responded after the attackers breached airport security, marking the second such attack at the airport this year. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a similar attack in January, and Niger, under a military junta since a 2023 coup, faces ongoing jihadi violence in the Sahel region.

Niger’s military junta introduced a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison. The law, effective since Thursday, penalizes LGBTQIA+ acts and related activities, joining other African nations with similar laws.

Niger's military junta has introduced a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison. The law applies to individuals and organizers involved in LGBTQIA+ acts, joining other African nations with similar laws.

Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support a military junta were forced to flee after being attacked by jihadists, marking a setback for Putin's foreign policy. The incident is described as a 'humiliation' for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support a military junta were forced to flee after being attacked by jihadists, marking a significant setback for Putin. The retreat highlights the vulnerability of Russian military efforts in the region and undermines the Kremlin's strategic influence.