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Military Officers, Task Force Members and Hunters Missing After Boko Haram Ambush in Borno
Several military personnel, members of the civilian joint task force, hunters, and vigilantes are missing following a Boko Haram ambush at Baga, on...
Movie Review: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Leaves Fans Laughing but Wanting More
As I stepped into Genesis Cinemas in Port Harcourt, it was clear that I wasn’t alone in my excitement to see Everybody Loves...
France Hands Over Abéché Military Base to Chad As Withdrawal Nears Completion
The Abéché military base in eastern Chad was officially handed over to the Chadian army on Saturday as France withdrew troops. The transfer...
China Pledges $130m to Nigeria, Other African Countries to Strengthen Military and Police Forces
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has announced that his country will provide Nigeria and other African nations ¥1 billion (approximately $130 million) to...
Ghana’s President-Elect Mahama Invites Mali’s Goïta To Inauguration, Hints At Ghana-Mali Cooperation Amid ECOWAS-AES Rift
Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, has invited the Mali’s President and leader of the transitional government, General Assimi Goïta, to attend his...
Activist Mahdi Sent To Prison Over Post on French Establishing Military Base in Nigeria
A Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the detention of Mahdi Shehu, a Nigerian activist at the Kaduna Correctional Service Facility...
AES Belongs to All Africans Fighting for Freedom, Sovereignty of their Countries– Captain Ibrahim Traoré
President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has stressed that the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), founded by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso is...
2024 Highlights: The Political Events That Shaped West Africa And The Sahel Region
2024 has been a transformative year for West Africa and the Sahel, marked by geopolitical shifts, military alliances, and evolving governance structures. From...
ICYMI: Mali Renames ECOWAS Square to Confederation of Sahel States Square
Mali has renamed ECOWAS Square in its capital, Bamako, as Confederation of Sahel States (AES) Square, according to an announcement from the office...
ICYMI: France Hands Over Faya Military Base To Chadian Army As Troop Withdrawal Continues
The Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad has been officially transferred to the Chadian army, marking a step in France’s withdrawal. The handover...
Senegal to Shut Foreign Military Bases to Reduce Dependence on External Powers
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the imminent closure of all foreign military bases in the country. During a general policy speech...
AES Rejects ECOWAS’ 6-Month Transition Proposal, Confirms January 2025 Exit
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a six-month transition period...