Violent Attack in Mali

At least 26 people were killed in an armed attack on a village in Mali's central region, near the border with Burkina Faso. The assailants targeted villagers as they worked in their farmlands. The violence is part of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Haiti's Transitional Government

Haiti's transitional council chooses unknown figure Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister in efforts to establish stability amid rampant violence in the country.

Haiti's Prime Minister Resigns Amid Gang Violence

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid mounting gang violence, leading to a surge in attacks and chaos in the country. U.S. embassy halts official travel and urges American citizens to leave. Gang leaders aim to capture police chief and government ministers.

Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti

USSOUTHCOM airlifts non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy in Haiti due to escalating gang violence. European Union and Germany also withdraw embassy personnel. Haiti faces security crisis as gangs target government buildings and control capital city.

School Abductions in Nigeria

Armed men seize 15 children from boarding school in Nigeria, adding to a series of school abductions in the region. Security forces are deployed to search for the students amid challenges posed by inaccessible roads. The attacks underscore a security crisis in Africa's most populous country.

Mass Abduction of Students in Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a school in Nigeria's northwest region and abducted at least 287 students, marking the second mass abduction in less than a week. Abductions of students in northern Nigeria are common and have become a source of concern since 2014.

Crisis in Haiti and Multinational Mission Led by Kenya

U.S. government officials are concerned about the potential collapse of the Haiti National Police due to gang control. A multinational mission led by Kenya is being expedited to provide reinforcements, but there are doubts about its effectiveness. The Biden administration is urgently pushing for the mission's deployment to prevent a complete descent into chaos.