Security forces in Kenya foiled a deadly Al-Shabaab raid, authorities confirmed, just a few days after top officials from Kenya and Somalia signed a joint agreement that would foster the opening of the porous border
DRC plans to take majority stake in joint minerals venture with China
The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70 percent from 32 percent, on concerns the deal gives away too much of
Guinea’s suppression of protests stokes anger against military
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,