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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headlines: A turning point in the war in eastern DRC

The armed forces of the DRC have launched simultaneous attacks on M23 positions in eastern Congo following a significant development in the conflict.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Tuesday, February 24: This happened last night

Former politician Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office but was released on bail; meanwhile, the UK announced a new support package for Ukraine as a deadly explosion occurred in Moscow and armed attacks in Ecuador resulted in multiple fatalities.

Feb 24 • 04:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Armed with a knife: Man attacks Jehovah's Witnesses at Würzburg Central Station

A man attacked three Jehovah's Witnesses with a knife at the Würzburg Central Station, resulting in minor injuries before he was subdued and arrested.

Feb 23 • 10:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What has brought back the specter of confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are reigniting fears of confrontation due to accusations of harboring armed groups and conducting cross-border attacks.

Feb 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi pledges stronger border security

The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security measures along its borders to protect communities following recent attacks from armed bandits.

Feb 21 • 00:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi pledges stronger security after border attacks

The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security in vulnerable border communities following recent attacks.

Feb 20 • 19:44 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Armed group kills 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks in Nigeria

Islamic militants have killed at least 33 people in simultaneous attacks in Kebbi state, Nigeria, prompting a police response to restore order.

Feb 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Childhood Under Attacks: The Story of Lionel, a Boy Who Became a Soldier at 11 Years Old

The article recounts the harrowing tale of Lionel, an 11-year-old boy from the Central African Republic who was forced to become a soldier amid violent conflict and loss of his parents.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two more buses set on fire by criminals in Cidade Ademar neighborhood, South Zone of São Paulo

On the night of Wednesday, two buses were set on fire by armed criminals in the Cidade Ademar neighborhood of São Paulo, marking a series of attacks on public transport this week.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces repel 237 Russian attacks on front over past day – Ukraine's General Staff

Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 237 attacks from Russian troops in a single day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 06:26 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

“Houses set ablaze, heads decapitated”: Armed men on motorcycles stormed villages in northern Nigeria at dawn, killing 32 people

Armed men on motorcycles attacked three villages in Nigeria's Niger State, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people and widespread destruction.

Feb 15 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

More than 30 killed as gunmen attack communities in northern Nigeria

Over 30 people have been killed during coordinated attacks on northern Nigeria communities by armed gunmen.

Feb 14 • 22:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Attacks on three communities in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead and others kidnapped

At least 32 people have died following simultaneous armed attacks on three communities in central-northern Nigeria.

Feb 14 • 21:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Why do armed men rage in this country year after year? We called Nigeria and asked.

Armed attacks in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of at least 162 people in a single day, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the country.

Feb 13 • 08:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

An Islamist armed group has executed 30 civilians, including four children, in attacks in western Niger, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

Feb 13 • 06:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

18-Year-Old Gunman Attacks School in Thailand

An armed 18-year-old man opened fire at a school near Hat Yai, Thailand, injuring at least two people, including the principal.

Feb 11 • 19:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Police Move Special Squad to Communities in Two Niger LGAs

The Nigerian Police have deployed an armed tactical squad to combat recent attacks and kidnappings in Niger State.

Feb 10 • 10:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi border reopening sparks fresh security fears

Residents of Kebbi State are anxious about the reopening of the Tsamiya border corridor, fearing potential attacks by armed groups.

Feb 9 • 00:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

At least 51 abducted and three dead from armed attacks in villages in Nigeria

At least 51 individuals were abducted and three were killed during armed attacks on four communities in northern Nigeria.

Feb 8 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Trump resumes offensive against cartels: US attacks vessel in the Pacific Ocean and kills 2 people

The US armed forces reported a deadly attack on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two individuals involved in narcotics operations.

Feb 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: 89 abducted individuals released after recent armed attacks on churches in Kaduna state

89 people who were abducted after armed assaults on churches in Kaduna state, Nigeria, have been released.

Feb 5 • 18:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Over 160 abducted Christians released in Nigeria

All 166 churchgoers who were kidnapped by armed gangs during attacks on two churches in northern Nigeria in January have been released, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Feb 5 • 16:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Ukraine: We hit the polygon where the Russians hold Orešnik with the powerful Flamingo missile

Ukrainian armed forces confirmed attacks on the Russian military polygon in the Astrakhan region using domestically-produced Flamingo cruise missiles in January.

Feb 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Mass killings reported in Nigeria

At least 191 people have been killed in separate attacks on villages in central and northern Nigeria by armed assailants, with a significant number of casualties reported from the central state of Kwara.

Feb 5 • 09:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

Dozens of people were killed in armed attacks on Nigerian villages, with reports of over 170 fatalities as homes were burned and residents fled.

Feb 5 • 07:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Nearly 200 civilians killed in several attacks in Nigeria

Close to 200 people have been killed in several attacks by armed men in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, with the deadliest incident occurring in Kwara state where at least 170 were reported dead in the village of Woro.

Feb 5 • 05:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Nearly 200 civilians killed in several attacks in Nigeria

Almost 200 people have been killed in multiple attacks carried out by armed men in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, with the deadliest incident occurring in the village of Woro in Kwara state where at least 170 people died.

Feb 5 • 03:51 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Armed Islamist extremists kill 162 in western Nigeria villages

Armed extremists killed at least 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, as reported by a lawmaker amid increasing security concerns.

Feb 5 • 01:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Sudan Doctors Network - '15 Dead As Drones Strafe South Kordofan Capital Kadugli'

Drone strikes in Kadugli, South Kordofan, have reportedly killed 15 people, including women and children, amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 4 • 23:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Attack by 'terrorist' organization linked to ISIS on two villages in Nigeria, 162 killed in indiscriminate firing

In a tragic incident in western Nigeria, armed extremists attacked two villages, resulting in the brutal murder of at least 162 people, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent months.

Feb 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Dozens killed in clashes between the Pakistani army and Balochistan militants

Around 250 people were killed in attacks by a separatist group in Pakistan's Balochistan province over the weekend, followed by clashes with armed forces, according to an unnamed security official.

Feb 4 • 16:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

At least 162 dead after gunmen storm Nigerian village

Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in a raid on a village in Nigeria's Kwara state, leaving the local traditional king missing and marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent months amid ongoing violence from armed gangs and jihadist groups.

Feb 4 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Armed individuals killed at least 162 people in Nigeria

Armed individuals killed at least 162 people in Nigeria's Kwara state, marking one of the deadliest recent attacks, according to a Red Cross official.

Feb 4 • 13:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: at least 162 people killed by armed men in the central-west of the country

At least 162 people were killed in a recent attack by armed men in the village of Woro, central-west Nigeria, amid increased efforts to combat endemic insecurity supported by the United States.

Feb 4 • 13:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Over 160 killed in attack

More than 160 people have been killed by armed men in western Nigeria, according to the Red Cross, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the region in a long time.

Feb 4 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

At least 18 dead in Israeli attacks in Gaza after a soldier was injured

Israeli airstrikes and artillery attacks in Gaza have killed at least 18 Palestinians, including several children, following the injury of an Israeli soldier by armed forces in the northern region of the enclave.

Feb 4 • 10:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Terror Against the Civilian Population is Systematic Among Russian Armed Forces"

The article discusses Russia's targeted missile attacks on the energy infrastructure of Ukrainian cities, analyzing the strategies and weapons used to inflict maximum damage, as explained by military expert Guido Schmidtke.

Feb 3 • 15:19 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

African Union condemns 'heinous' attacks in Niger and vows support

The African Union condemned the recent 'heinous' attacks in Niger, promising support as armed men attacked the country's main airport, resulting in reported injuries to soldiers.

Feb 1 • 07:45 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Hundreds of hostages rescued in Nigeria – police

Nigerian police have rescued over 300 hostages and killed dozens of suspected militants during security operations in response to rising kidnappings and armed attacks.

Jan 15 • 09:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Gabon: Nine sailors kidnapped in the attack on a trawler

Nine sailors, including five Chinese nationals and four Indonesians, were kidnapped by armed individuals in an attack on a trawler off the coast of Gabon.

Jan 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

U.S. conducts 'large-scale attacks' on ISIS targets in Syria

The U.S. Armed Forces have reported launching large-scale attacks on ISIS group targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawk Eye, initiated by President Trump in response to a deadly ISIS attack.

Jan 10 • 23:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

US launches "large-scale" attacks against ISIS in Syria following the death of three Americans

The US Armed Forces conducted a second round of bombings in Syria as retaliation for the deaths of three Americans, targeting multiple ISIS objectives with allied forces support.

Jan 10 • 22:09 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Colombian president vows to ‘take up arms’ if US attacks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatens to resort to armed conflict in response to potential US military aggression, following remarks from President Trump regarding his administration's actions and accusations.

Jan 5 • 19:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Russia condemns attack - "Armed aggression against a sovereign state"

Following attacks on Caracas, the Venezuelan government demands proof of life for President Maduro and the First Lady, while Russia condemns the armed aggression.

Jan 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

US Armed Forces Raid Against Drug Trafficking: Three Dead

The US military announced the killing of three individuals in attacks on three suspected drug trafficking boats in international waters, bringing the total death toll in Washington's campaign against alleged drug traffickers to at least 110.

Dec 31 • 23:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Hamas confirms the death of its leader in Gaza and the spokesman for its armed wing in Israeli attacks

Hamas announced the deaths of its leader in Gaza and the spokesman for its military wing during Israeli strikes, emphasizing the right to respond to these actions.

Dec 29 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Switzerland: Chief of Armed Forces Sees Need for Rapid Equipment - Neutrality Does Not Protect

The head of Switzerland's Armed Forces, Thomas Süssli, stated that the country must increase military spending due to the rising risks from Russia and face significant equipment gaps to defend against generalized attacks and cyber threats.

Dec 27 • 14:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

USA strikes against terrorists in Nigeria / According to Trump, they massively murdered Christians. The attack was strong and deadly according to him

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. armed forces conducted a strong and deadly strike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria, promising further actions if attacks on Christians continue.

Dec 26 • 12:19 UTC

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