We would turn up to find books on fire': the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso's schools openTeaching in Burkina Faso is perilous due to increased jihadist violence, leading to widespread school closures and humanitarian crises.Teachers remain committed despite danger, viewing education as a mission.
Douglas Murray: From college campuses to Afghanistan, we let Islamic terrorism rise againJihadist violence remains a persistent threat despite hopes it had diminished.The resurgence of jihadist control in countries like Afghanistan and Syria poses risks for global security.
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in MaliMali's armed forces and Russian mercenaries have committed serious abuses against civilians since the U.N. peacekeeping mission ended.The violence against civilians has escalated sharply since the withdrawal of international peacekeepers.
Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorateNiger's junta is distancing from Western allies and aligning with Russia for security following a ban on French aid organizations.