Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Chad announces intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

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Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

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Brazen attack on Niger's airport shows jihadis are expanding Africa's Sahel

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Niger military junta criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Rights groups denounce arrest of 2 Malian journalists

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Truck breakdown in Sahara Desert strands passengers and leaves 49 dead

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Russia's Africa Corps frees Russian and Ukrainians abducted in Niger

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20 killed in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria's north-central region

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

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China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants

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Islamic militants increase attacks in Benin, Niger and Nigeria

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Mali's junta arrests prominent journalist for criticizing Niger's military leader

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Explosions heard overnight near Niger's main airport in the capital

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger call for joint operations against extremists

Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren released after mass abduction

Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

West African bloc says region is in a state of emergency after surge in coups

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

Benin is the latest African country to experience a coup

'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa

US military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger

Ambush in Niger killed at least 14 soldiers

Niger kills senior Boko Haram leader in targeted airstrike

Niger investigating $5 million sale of Mars rock

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction

ICC accuses Wagner of atrocities in Africa

Armed men in Niger kill 34 soldiers