An official statement from the Nigerian army, released today, Dec. 5 and signed by its Spokesperson Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the group had been on “aerial patrol when they observed a group of people
Threat to freedom of expression: when the junta plays Russian roulette (Editorial)
The chains continue to fall more and more on the people of Guinea, who are graciful of their most basic rights, including freedom of expression. Words are not strong enough to express the dismay felt
Interpreting France, The US, & Russia’s Latest Statements About The Djiboutian-Eritrean Dispute
Eritrea’s regional security dilemma with Ethiopia and its troubled ties with Djibouti’s Western partners arguably impede its policymakers’ ability to appreciate the strategic importance of those two’s growing ties with Russia. If they continue to
Élections en RD Congo : limiter les risques de violence
Les risques qui pèsent sur le prochain cycle électoral en République démocratique du Congo sont nombreux. Pour les éviter, le gouvernement devrait veiller à ce que tous les partis puissent faire campagne et les puissances
Gabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions
Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, visited Cameroon on Wednesday, asking central African states to lift economic sanctions on his country before the 2025 elections. When Nguema ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba in
Coups fuelling insecurity in West Africa – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States has said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were fuelling insecurity in the region. The ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, made the discloure in his
Creating a Culture of Military Professionalism in Senegal
Senegal’s culture of military professionalism has been the outcome of a deliberate and long-term effort to inculcate values of service, meritocracy, and respect for democratic values. The Senegalese Armed Forces are recognized for their professionalism,
RSF turned media premises into detention facilities: Sudanese Journalists Union
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has denounced the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)’s use of the buildings of the Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) as detention centres and the subsequent sale of SBC equipment in Omdurman markets. In
West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions
West Africa’s top court on Thursday rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbors, ruling that the junta is unconstitutional and therefore lacks the authority to make
Nigeria : 50 terroristes de l’État islamique éliminés dans la région du lac Tchad
Des responsables de milices anti-terroristes ont rapporté lundi que près de cinquante terroristes affiliés à l’État islamique ont été éliminés lors de l’explosion d’une mine anti-véhicule dans la région du lac Tchad, dans le nord-est