- Oct 27
Nigerian panel finds detainees died of overcrowding and neglect by officers in Minna
The inquiry blames overcrowding, poor ventilation and ignored calls for help, and recommends suspensions and compensation for the bereaved families. Reports give the death toll as either 33 or 37.
- Oct 25
Algeria's upper house approves sending troops to Niger, first foreign deployment since 1973
The units would be sent to Madama in northern Niger, near the Libyan border, to guard energy installations, including the Kafra oil field owned by the state company Sonatrach. The vote came after a closed session on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
- Oct 22
Austrian and Swiss women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya after 2025 captivity
Eva Gretzmacher of Austria and Claudia Abbt of Switzerland reached Benghazi in eastern Libya after being held in Niger since January and April 2025. Libyan broadcaster al-Masar credited a Haftar family intervention, and both governments confirmed the release.
- Oct 13
Israel bars flight crews by nationality from Tel Aviv flights after alleged flydubai attack
Israel has told foreign airlines that pilots and cabin crew holding the nationality of 31 mostly Muslim-majority countries may not fly into its airspace, and Air France says it is complying. The rule followed an alleged attempt on 30 September to crash a flydubai flight into Ben Gurion airport.
- Oct 1
At least three women die in cash handout stampede in Niger State, Nigeria
Thousands gathered outside Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago's residence in Minna for a 10,000-naira giveaway before a crowd crush left at least three dead and six injured.
