The Nigerian military announced the successful completion of a week-long operation targeting various threats across the country. The focus was on dismantling Islamist militant groups in the north, curbing oil…
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Nigeria’s Kaduna State is reeling from a spate of kidnappings that have sparked fear and anxiety among residents, reminiscent of the infamous abduction of Chibok schoolgirls. Recent incidents have seen…
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Zamfara, a state in northwest Nigeria, is facing a surge of violence from armed gangs known as bandits. The criminals have been terrorizing the region for years, kidnapping people for…
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West African countries are set to benefit from a new partnership with Germany that aims to boost investment and intervention programs in the region. The Economic Community of West African…
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Three West African countries have announced their withdrawal from the regional bloc ECOWAS, following its suspension of their membership over military coups. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday…
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Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has welcomed the arrival of about 100 Russian military personnel on Wednesday, as part of a security agreement with Moscow. The Russian…
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The outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, has expressed her concern over the persistent insecurity in Nigeria, saying it has hindered the country’s economic potential and development. Blatmann,…
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Africa is witnessing a surge in drone activity as various countries seek to acquire and deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military purposes. The continent has become a new playground…
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The UN Security Council is set to vote on Friday to end the arms embargo on Somalia, which has been in place for more than 30 years. The move is…
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Germany has announced a new financial and technical cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the regional bloc in addressing various challenges, including economic…