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Rwanda Withdraws from Economic Community of Central African States Over Dispute with DR Congo

Rwanda has withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the regional body of siding with the Democratic Republic of...

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AES and Malian Armed Forces Intensify Counter-Terror Operations Across Key Regions, Claim Major Victories

In recent weeks, there has been an increase in barbaric attacks targeting communities, towns, and military bases across Mali and the AES Confederation....

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Nigerien Army Foils Planned Terrorist Attack Near Wanzarbé, Eliminates Militant Leaders in Early Strike

Nigerien troops thwarted a planned terrorist attack near the town of Wanzarbé on Wednesday, June 4, destroying armed militants reportedly gathering in the...

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Malian Military Launches Airstrikes in Response to Terrorist Attack on its Tessit Base

A terrorist attack struck the Malian military base in Tessit, Gao Region, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The assault began around 3:00 PM...

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Nigeria Bleeds as Mahmuda and Lakurawa Terror Groups Gain Grounds Under Tinubu’s Administration

Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria faces an alarming resurgence of terrorism, with new extremist groups emerging and expanding across northern and central...

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Nigeria: Terror Group ‘Mahmuda’ Launches Deadly Attacks on Duruma Village in Kwara State, Kills 7 People

A newly identified terrorist group known as Mahmuda has launched a fresh wave of deadly attacks on Duruma village in the Baruten Local...

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Tinubu on the Economy, Shettima on Security — Nigerians Still Waiting for Results

Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the promise made by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to take charge of Nigeria’s security has...

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Nigeria: BEDA Raises Alarm as Militia Seize 20 of 23 LGAs in Benue State While Tinubu Remains Silent

The Benue Democratic Ambassadors (BEDA) have raised alarm over relentless militia attacks in Benue State, Nigeria. The group questioned the government’s inaction as...

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Nigeria: Armed Militia Attacks Benue, 85 Killed in One Week, 43 in Latest Attack

At least 43 people were reportedly killed on Sunday evening when armed militia men launched coordinated attacks on communities in Gwer West and...

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Nigeria: Military Air Strike “Mistakenly” Kills 20 Vigilantes Chasing Armed Militias in Zamfara

At least 20 people were killed over the weekend in Zamfara State after a Nigerian military air strike hit local vigilantes pursuing armed...

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Niger Accuses France, Western Allies of Sabotage and Supporting Terrorism in Sahel

Niger’s President Abdourahmane Tchiani has accused France and its Western Allies of actively working to undermine the sovereignty and stability of Sahel nations,...

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Nigeria: Bomb Explosion Kills Nine in Borno’s Guzamala, Many Injured in Bus Stop Attack

At least nine people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a...