Anti-government protests are gaining momentum in Guinea as frustrations with the interim military government increases. With the acrid smell of burning tyres hanging in the air, Conakry resident Mariame Diallo pointed to blood splatters on
Borno IDPs Decry Lack Of Security In Resettlement Camps
Displaced persons who have been resettled by the government have been raising alarm about their safety as terrorists still intrude on their communities to rob them of their livestock and other valuables. Ya Hindi’s troubles
Boko Haram Steps Up Attacks in Cameroon’s Far North
There has been an increase in Boko Haram attacks on Cameroonian villages in recent months, reports say. Boko Haram has increased its attacks on civilians in Cameroon in recent weeks, forcing thousands of people from
Calming Tensions amid Nigeria’s Post-election Controversy
Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria’s president on 29 May, following an election dogged by legal challenges. With a weaker mandate than any of his predecessors, the new leader should take steps
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 22 Farmers in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have massacred no fewer than 22 farmers in Gidan-Goga community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A top government source in the state who confirmed the incident to
In State Visit, Eritrea and China Signal Deeper Partnership
When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and a 21-gun salute. Analysts say
DRC’s Tshisekedi set for China visit, minerals trade deal in the offing
The President of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, will visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals. A
Military leaders from Nigeria, Liberia, US, others meet to strategize on countering terrorism
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders’ collaboration. At the recently concluded Africa Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2023, Christopher Musa, a major general and Infantry Corps commander,
Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it would help the energy-rich country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products. The $19 billion facility built
China’s Policing Models Make Inroads in Africa
China’s expanded police engagements in Africa could have potentially far-reaching consequences for African security governance. Ugandan Special Forces and over 30 Chinese commandos conducted a joint operation in January 2022, leading to the capture and