Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, vigilantes and hunters protecting a dangerous border community in Gwoza, have quit the service and left town because their allowances have not been paid for over a year.
Averaging 22 Deaths A Day: Buhari’s Legacy Of Fighting Insecurity, But Failing
The number of violent incidents and abductions in Nigeria multiplied under former President Muhammadu Buhari. While death tolls were reduced in the Northeast, the rate of killing increased in other regions with the rise of
Ousmane Sonko condamné à deux ans de prison ferme
L’opposant sénégalais a été reconnu coupable « de corruption de la jeunesse » ce jeudi 1er juin. Il a en revanche été acquitté des faits de viol dont il était accusé. Acquitté du viol d’Adji
8 killed in northern Cameroon by Boko Haram fighters, regional official says
Extremist fighters killed eight people including soldiers in multiple attacks in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, a regional official said. Fighters with Boko Haram killed three customs officers, three soldiers and two civilians in separate attacks
At least 17 civilians killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
At least 17 people were killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, local authorities said. Civilians were killed by fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces — believed to be linked with the
After Shekau: Confronting Jihadists in Nigeria’s North East
An ISIS franchise is tightening its hold on parts of north-eastern Nigeria near Lake Chad. Abuja should enhance its containment strategy, helping rival militants surrender, protecting internally displaced persons and working with neighbouring countries to
In Gold We Trust: Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Currency
In response to economic instability and ongoing currency depreciation, Zimbabwe has recently launched a gold-backed digital currency. This innovative approach uses blockchain technology to issue tokens linked to the value of physical gold. The aim
Russia-Africa Diplomacy: Training Of Human Resource Key Towards Overcoming Challenges And Ensuring Success – OpEd
The rapidly changing global situation as geopolitical tension and Covid 19 pandemic and with much emphasis shifting towards the continental south, Russia has initiated processes to restructure its educational programmes. The move is part of
Fighting among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
hat is happening? Rival jihadist groups are fighting for control of swathes of north-eastern Nigeria, centred in Borno state on the borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger, a topographically diverse region encompassing grasslands, forests, mountains
Africa seeks a win-win outcome from European Union partnership
Sustained communication, transparency and mutual understanding are key to a successful partnership, says ambassador. Ugandan Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Rebecca Amuge Otengo, shares with PSC Report her hopes for the early-May Europe-Africa meeting