Nigeria Takes Chair as African Aviation Groups Seek Common Data Rules
Nigeria will lead a West and Central African passenger-data group after aviation associations urged governments to align API and PNR systems with global standards.
West Africa
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INTERPOL operation targets fraud networks’ global support systems
Operation Jackal IV led to 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects as investigators targeted money laundering, crypto, domains and crime-as-a-service providers.
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Guinea-Bissau Referendum Could Reshape Presidential Power
Guinea-Bissau votes August 30 on a constitution that would strengthen the presidency, shrink parliament and set rules for planned December elections.
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UN Warns 15.4 Million People in the Sahel Face Acute Food Insecurity This Summer
The United Nations says 15.4 million people across the Sahel are expected to face acute food insecurity between June and August 2026, including more than 1.5 million in emergency conditions, as humanitarian agencies confront severe funding and access problems.
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FAO and WFP warn 9.1 million people in five Sahel countries face severe hunger this summer
FAO and WFP said on July 9 that 9.1 million people in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger could face Crisis-level food insecurity or worse during the June-August 2026 lean season.
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UK and Nigeria Expand Security Partnership With New Cyber and Counterterrorism Plans
A July communiqué outlines planned UK-Nigeria cooperation on cyber threats, terrorism, maritime security, fraud, illicit finance and civilian protection.
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Liberia burns record cocaine haul as two senior police face charges
Liberia destroyed about 4.2 metric tons of cocaine after its largest reported seizure, while two senior police officials faced charges in a trafficking probe.
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Senegal’s Faye Formalizes Split From Sonko With New Party
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s July 25 party launch formalizes his break with Ousmane Sonko as Senegal’s parliament and debt talks face a new power struggle.