Thursday, Jan 30

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS, igniting concerns over regional stability and cooperation amid growing military influence.

Thursday, Jan 30

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS, forming a new alliance, raising concerns of regional instability and challenges to democracy.

Monday, Jan 20

South African authorities pursue an alleged gang leader in the wake of a deadly illegal mining operation, with ongoing investigations into police actions.

Monday, Jan 20

South African police are pursuing a manhunt for James Tshoaeli, accused of orchestrating illegal mining operations linked to a deadly disaster.

Friday, Jan 17

Spain's foreign ministry confirms a citizen's kidnapping in North Africa, with reports linking the event to jihadist groups operating in the region.

Friday, Jan 17

A standoff at a South African gold mine ends tragically with 87 miners dead, raising serious questions about police tactics and the treatment of illegal miners.

Friday, Jan 17

A tragic standoff at a South African mine ends with 87 miners dead, raising serious questions about police tactics and the humanitarian crisis underground.

Thursday, Jan 16

South African police conclude a rescue operation at an illegal mine, recovering 78 bodies amid allegations of cruel treatment against miners.

Thursday, Jan 16

Rescue efforts at an abandoned South African gold mine reveal tragic consequences as 78 dead and hundreds trapped bring scrutiny to government policies.

Wednesday, Jan 15

In Stilfontein, South African authorities recover 60 bodies and 82 survivors from an illegal gold mine in a crackdown on unlawful mining activities.