West Africa

Donald Trump photo illustration

Trump Thirsts Over His Eighth War in Unlikely Country

The Trump administration is reportedly torn over whether to go forward with the strikes.

Annabella Rosciglione

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One on October 30, 2025 in flight.

FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Trump Threatens War on U.S. Ally in Mad Truth Social Rant

The president is suddenly up in arms about security on a continent he once described as made up of “s**thole countries.”

Will Neal

Panoramic view of the coastal mountains full of vegetation of the Obo National Park in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Stranded Cruise Passengers Catch Ship After African Odyssey

The group traveled for 15 hours, through six countries to reunite with the Norwegian Dawn, only for the vessel to skip docking and sail away again.

Edith Olmsted

The Nigeria police flag flies next to the national flag.

‘CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY’

Nigerian Monarch Is Murdered in Palace and Wife Kidnapped

Kidnappings have been on the rise in Nigeria, with criminals demanding hefty ransoms.

Josh Fiallo

SMUGGLER’S BLUES

Polygamous U.S. Navy Vet Caught Running Guns to Niger

“It was a trumped-up charge they put against me,” Adewale Ozioma Otaru insisted to The Daily Beast.

Justin Rohrlich

Pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French Embassy, try to set it on fire before being dispersed by Nigerien security forces in Niamey, the capital city of Niger, July 30, 2023.

West African Countries Demand Niger Coup Leaders Back Down

They must reinstate the toppled president within a week.

Dan Ladden-Hall