Washington: Twenty-five years after the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001, al Qaeda remains a significant threat, albeit in a transformed state. The jihadist network, which orchestrated the 9/11 attacks, has undergone substantial changes over …

Cotonou: Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has increased its incursions into northern Benin, using the region as a strategic transit corridor between its established areas of operation in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves in the area have becom…

Nigeria: Nigeria has confirmed that approximately 200 US troops, who were deployed to bolster its fight against armed groups, will commence their withdrawal from the West African nation. The majority of these troops are expected to depart by the end o…

Abuja: The ECOWAS Commission has officially welcomed General Birame Diop of Senegal as its new President during a formal ceremony held at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The event marked the transition of leadership with the outgoing President, Dr…

London: Ayra Starr is set to headline the halftime show for the 2026 National Football League (NFL) London Game on October 11 at 30 p.m. BST (930 a.m. ET) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The London performance is part of a record seven halftime shows pr…