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Nigerian soldiers dislodge terrorists in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, a joint task force, have dislodged terrorists operating in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, recovering ammunition and other logistics items. Ahmad Zubairu, the acting spokesperson for the operation,
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Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. The Ethiopian federal government has begun a military buildup near Tigray region in the aftermath of recent clashes, indicating preparations for an expanded and prolonged war in northern Ethiopia that would involve
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Cette semaine, Le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur les manifestations à l’université de Dakar, les tentatives de garder le PDCI en vie, l’avenir de la Minurso au Sahara occidental, la corruption et l’élection à
Israel-India-UAE-Ethiopia: A New Red Sea Axis?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has realigned the Horn of Africa, linking India, Israel, the UAE, and Ethiopia to secure Red Sea routes and counter rivals. On 26 December 2025, Israel formally recognized what it termed
La puissance coloniale n’est pas morte, elle s’est diversifiée.
L’Europe aime à croire qu’elle a tourné la page. Mais elle ne cesse de relire le même chapitre – avec un éclairage plus favorable, écrit Raïs Neza Boneza. Il arrive, en politique internationale, que le
Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
“Troops also uncovered and destroyed three major terrorist detention facilities along the Damboa–Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle.” The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed over 30 terrorists and facilitated the return
Ethiopia issues ultimatum to Eritrea: ‘immediately withdraw’ or face consequences
Foreign minister condemns ‘outright aggression’ in a blistering letter to Asmara, shattering the fragile alliance forged during the Tigray conflict. A bitter war of words has escalated further after Ethiopia ordered neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately
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The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army. It was a war that
Egypt and Saudi Arabia focus on Eritrea as UAE bolsters ties to Ethiopia
Egypt has been motivated by a Sudan-Pakistan defence deal to try and bring Riyadh and Asmara closer together The insular but strategically positioned Red Sea country of Eritrea is coming under the radar of Arab