Spanish Tourist Kidnapped in Southern Algeria
Reliable sources have confirmed that a Spanish tourist was abducted in southern Algeria on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Reports indicate that the perpetrators are linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). The kidnappers reportedly released other individuals who were accompanying the Spanish woman near the Algerian border before taking her across into Mali.
This incident comes shortly after the abduction of Austrian national Eva Grezmatcher in Agadez, Niger, also attributed to ISGS. Known for its violent tactics, the group remains highly active in the Tahoua and Agadez regions, staging frequent attacks.
In contrast, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), previously notorious for targeting Western nationals, appears to have shifted its focus, potentially adopting alternative strategies rather than kidnapping foreigners.
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Nigeria Replaces Top Military Chiefs Amid Post-Plot Scrutiny
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganization of Nigeria’s military leadership, relieving the Chief of Defence Staff and appointing new service chiefs across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The decision follows weeks of internal investigations and arrests linked to an alleged coup plot, signalling Abuja’s intent to tighten command cohesion and reassert civilian oversight over the armed forces.
Côte d’Ivoire: Calm at the Polls as Ouattara’s Fourth Term Appears Certain
The October 26 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire unfolded under conditions of relative calm and logistical order but limited enthusiasm. With preliminary indications pointing toward a clear victory for incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, the country now enters a delicate post-electoral phase, where the main challenge will be to preserve peace and prevent localized tensions, especially in opposition-leaning regions.
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