West African security
Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power in Latest West African Coup Following Disputed Elections
Nov 27, 2025 01:29 pm CST
Guinea-Bissau's military has seized power in the latest coup to hit West Africa, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo just days after disputed elections. Soldiers announced on state television they were suspending the electoral process and media outlets while claiming to act against election manipulation. This coup continues a concerning pattern of military takeovers across the region since 2020.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadist Violence Escalates Across West Africa
Nov 08, 2025 09:22 am CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by gunmen in western Mali, highlighting the growing security crisis in the region. Mali continues to struggle with increasing violence from Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups, with kidnappings of foreigners becoming a common tactic amid political instability that has plagued the country since 2012.