A ranking member of the Al-Shabaab group has surrendered in Somalia, with the Somali National Army (SNA) intensifying operations against the group, which is fighting to topple the fragile UN-backed federal government of Somalia. The
Benin provisionally reverses ban on oil exports from Niger
Benin has provisionally reversed its decision to block exports of crude oil from Niger via its port and agreed to hold a meeting between the two countries, the West African nation’s mines minister said on
News: Ethiopia, Qatar senior commanders discuss cooperation in military technology
A delegation led by Qatar’s Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues including enhancing cooperation in
US, Niger delegation meet to discuss US forces withdrawal
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity
Fires used as weapon of war in Sudan destroyed or damaged 72 villages last month, study says
Fires resulting from the fighting in Sudan destroyed or damaged 72 villages and settlements last month, a U.K.-based rights group said Monday, highlighting the use of fire as a weapon of war in the conflict
Au Sénégal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye impose un nouveau style présidentiel
Simplification du protocole, annonces d’audits économiques, publication de rapports… La rupture prônée par le jeune chef de l’Etat se traduit pour le moment essentiellement dans la communication du duo qu’il forme avec son premier ministre,
Nigéria : L’armée camerounaise libère 300 otages nigérians dans une opération contre Boko Haram
L’armée camerounaise a pu libérer trois cents otages nigérians, les ramenant de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. L’opération s’est déroulée à Dabanga, dans le département du Logone-et-Chari, où ces personnes, principalement des femmes et des enfants, ont
Soudan : L’ONU presse pour un cessez-le-feu à El Fasher dans le nord
Le chef des Nations Unies, Antonio Guterres, a lancé un appel pressant aux parties en conflit au Soudan, les enjoignant à mettre un terme immédiat aux hostilités et à reprendre sans délai les pourparlers en
Soldiers protest overcrowded cells, poor feeding in Sokoto
The army says the incident is unfortunate and embarassing to the sound administration efforts of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, a lieutenant general. The Nigerian Army has said it has commenced investigation
Russia, Sierra Leone Show Signs Of Forging Strategic Partnership – OpEd
By upholding the principles of understanding and mutual respect, Russia and Sierra Leone are showing the desire to build a more harmonious relationship. But, this will importantly see the prompt opening of Russia’s new diplomatic