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Burkina Faso Ex-President Damiba
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Burkina Faso Dismisses Ex-President Damiba, 14 Officers From The Army For Conspiracy Against State Security

The former transitional president in Burkina Faso, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Damiba, who led the country from January to September 2022, and fourteen other...

Niger Russia Deal Satellites
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Niger Signs Deal With Russian Firm To Acquire 3 Satellites To Boost Sahel Security

Niger has signed a memorandum of understanding with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned Roscosmos, to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing security...

Chad Threatens to Exit Multinational Security Force in Lake Chad Region
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Chad Threatens Withdrawal from Multinational Joint Task Force Over Ineffectiveness Against Insurgents

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has threatened to exit from the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, a multinational force consisting of troops from...

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Farmer and His Two Sons Killed in Ebonyi by Suspected Herdsmen

A farmer and his two sons were killed on Friday in Amaeze, Ishiagu Community, Ebonyi State. Suspected herdsmen attacked while the victims were...

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Malian Army Repels Terrorist Attack Along National Road 6

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully repelled a terrorist attack on Friday, November 1, 2024, along National Road 6 between Sévaré and San....

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After Days of Total Blackout, TCN Announces Partial Electricity Restoration in the North

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a partial restoration of electricity supply to seven states in the northern region affected by...

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Abducted Kaduna-based Doctor, Ganiyat Popoola Regains Freedom After 10 Months

After ten months in captivity, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a Kaduna-based medical practitioner and an indigene of Oyo State, has regained her freedom. Dr....

National Security House Urges FG to Withdraw Oyedepos Airstrip Licenses
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National Security: House Of Reps Urges FG to Withdraw Oyedepo’s Airstrip Licenses

In the interest of national security, the House of Representatives urged the federal government to withdraw airstrip licenses issued to Bishop David Oyedepo...

President Bola Tinubu has named Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
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Tinubu Appoints Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff, Amid Lagbaja’s Absence

President Bola Tinubu has named Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in the absence of the...

Enugu State Police Use Teargas on Nigerians Demanding Accountability for Musician Okezie Mbas Murder
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Enugu State Police Use Tear Gas on Nigerians Demanding Justice for Murdered Okezie Mba

Officers of the Enugu State Police Command on Saturday fired teargas on protesters demanding justice and accountability following the murder of Okezie Chikezie...

Mali Authorities
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Mali Authorities Confirm Neutralising Two Terrorists in Timbuktu

Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) on Saturday said it had neutralised a logistics truck and two terrorists in the Timbuktu region as part of...

Burkina Fasos Yatenga Province Anticipates Over 80 Tons of Rice Harvest as Security Improves
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Yatenga Province in Burkina Faso Expects Over 80 Tons of Rice Amid Improved Security

Burkina Faso is set to harvest over 80 tonnes of rice planted on the banks of the Zamdogo rice lowland in the Yatenga...