Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures

Nigeria has granted asylum to Fernando Dias, a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau, sheltering him in its embassy in Bissau due to an imminent threat to his life following a military coup that ousted the sitting president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

Nigeria is experiencing a significant rise in kidnappings, with armed groups targeting schools across the northern region. Recently, over 300 schoolchildren were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State, marking one of the largest mass abductions in the country's history. This alarming trend has drawn comparisons to the infamous Chibok abductions by Boko Haram in 2014, raising concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions.

Armed men kidnapped 13 women, including a bride and her bridesmaids, during a night raid in Sokoto State, Nigeria. This incident is part of a troubling trend of abductions that have plagued the region, raising concerns about security and safety for residents.

A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex resulted in at least 148 fatalities, marking one of the city's deadliest incidents in recent history. The blaze, which spread rapidly due to external scaffolding, has left many individuals missing and raised concerns about building safety regulations.