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File photo: Nigerian soldiers patrol on October 12, 2019, after gunmen suspected of belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group carried out a deadly attack in the village of Tungushe, Borno state.
DEFENCE

Islamist militants have reportedly killed a minimum of 20 Nigerian soldiers, according to security sources

Suspected Islamist militants have reportedly killed at least 20 Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, following an assault on an army base in a remote town in northeastern Borno state, according to security sources and local residents on Sunday. Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have primarily operated in Borno, frequently targeting both security personnel and civilians, resulting in the deaths … Continue reading Islamist militants have reportedly killed a minimum of 20 Nigerian soldiers, according to security sources

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Nigerians express outrage over yet another fatal airstrike targeting civilians

In Tungar Kara, a town in northwestern Nigeria, residents expressed their support and offered prayers for local vigilantes preparing to confront an armed gang in a nearby forest last Saturday. However, before the vigilantes could embark on their mission, an airstrike conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) struck the town. While the NAF claimed the strike was aimed at the armed group, local residents … Continue reading Nigerians express outrage over yet another fatal airstrike targeting civilians

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Nigeria’s air force is investigating civilian casualties from an air strike

Nigeria’s air force has announced an investigation into reports of civilian casualties resulting from a weekend air strike aimed at armed gangs in the northwest. This incident marks another instance in which military operations may have unintentionally resulted in the loss of innocent lives. The military has increasingly relied on aerial strikes to combat the rising threat posed by armed criminal groups, commonly referred to … Continue reading Nigeria’s air force is investigating civilian casualties from an air strike

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China’s leading diplomat is traveling to Africa as Western interest diminishes

China’s leading diplomat commenced his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, continuing a 35-year tradition aimed at subtly enhancing Beijing’s significant influence across the resource-rich continent, particularly as European engagement diminishes and American involvement becomes uncertain. As global leaders and investors prepare for the impending return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with domestic … Continue reading China’s leading diplomat is traveling to Africa as Western interest diminishes

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DIPLOMACY

Trump has appointed Massad Boulos as an adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos will take on the role of senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. The announcement was made via Truth Social. Boulos, who is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany, engaged with Arab American and Muslim leaders multiple times during the election campaign. This marks the second instance in a short period … Continue reading Trump has appointed Massad Boulos as an adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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Nigeria and India have agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime security and counter-terrorism

Nigeria and India have reached an agreement to enhance their cooperation in maritime security, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism efforts during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s state visit to Nigeria. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years, following an invitation from President Bola Tinubu, who is actively seeking investments from major global economies. Modi arrived in Abuja on … Continue reading Nigeria and India have agreed to enhance collaboration in maritime security and counter-terrorism

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Then-President Donald Trump walks to his seat after speaking with African leaders at the Palace Hotel during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 20, 2017
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Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

As the results of the United States presidential election were announced on Wednesday, revealing that former President Donald Trump had emerged victorious, a sense of relief spread across Uganda’s capital, Kampala, located over 11,000 kilometers (7,000 miles) away. “The sanctions are lifted,” stated Anitah Among, the parliamentary speaker of the East African nation, during a session in parliament, suggesting her optimism for enhanced relations with … Continue reading Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

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Why is West Africa becoming a hot spot of terrorism?
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Why is West Africa becoming a hot spot of terrorism?

Weeks after infiltrating Mali’s capital unnoticed, the jihadis launched their attack just before dawn prayers. They targeted an elite police training academy, resulting in the deaths of numerous students, and proceeded to storm Bamako’s airport, where they set the presidential jet ablaze. The assault on September 17 marked the most audacious attack in a Sahel capital since 2016, highlighting the capabilities of jihadist groups affiliated … Continue reading Why is West Africa becoming a hot spot of terrorism?

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European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood

Spain convened a high-level meeting on Friday with several Muslim and European nations to discuss strategies for ending the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for a definitive timeline for the international community to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated, “We gather to advocate for an end to the violence in Gaza and to find a resolution … Continue reading European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood

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