March 28
Nigeria: Nigeria - ICC Must Not Dash the Hope of Survivors of Atrocities By the Military [press release]
AI London
In response to the statement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) following the conclusion of an official visit to Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, Director… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
Premium Times
The military authority announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 212 Terrorists, Apprehends 252 Others - Official
Premium Times
The troops also recovered 223 assorted weapons and 2,756 ammunition comprising three M56 rifles, 115 AK47 rifles, three PKT gun, 24 locally fabricated gun, and 36 dane guns. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Daily Trust
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994 [analysis]
New Times
The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them to the Prosecutor for legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Persons Wanted Over Killing of 18 Military Personnel
This Day
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 18 military personnel in Delta State. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Tinubu Honours 17 Slain Soldiers, Families to Get Houses, Scholarships
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu also announced "scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the university level." Read more »
Gabon: Thousands Arrive in Gabon for Dialogue to End Military Transition
VOA
Thousands of people are gathering in Libreville and Akanda for what the government calls an Inclusive National Dialogue, to be held April 2 to 30, aimed at bringing Gabon back to… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Awards National Honours to 17 Slain Military Personnel, Announces Welfare Package for Families
Premium Times
"They have all been awarded posthumous national honours. The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous… Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said At Funeral of 17 Slain Nigerian Soldiers [document]
Premium Times
"The officers and soldiers who lost their lives that day were patriots, brave and noble men who gave their lives to defend and protect our nation against internal and external… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Adviser Takes Dig At Buhari Over Treatment of Fallen Soldiers
Premium Times
"It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a solemn event, in honour of our men of gallantry and valour." Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Barges in Rivers
Premium Times
The sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema all in Rivers. Read more »
Nigeria: Murder of Soldiers and Policing
This Day
In August 2023, a military Mi-171 helicopter on a rescue mission and conveying the soldiers that had been ambushed by suspected bandits along Zungeru-Tegina highway was shot down. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara [press release]
Premium Times
Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Establish Civilian Authority in Sudan's El Gezira
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in control of most parts of El Gezira, has formed a native administration system in the state. Siddig Osman was elected head of the new authority in… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Is China Eyeing a Second Military Base in Africa As the U.S. Struggles to Maintain One in Niger? [analysis]
Chatham House
China's long-term strategy around bases in Africa is unclear, but countries hosting them must also make political calculations. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Erects Statue in Honour of Soldier Who Died Saving Rwandans
New Times
Senegal's President Macky Sall has inaugurated a statue in the capital Dakar in memory of Capt Mbaye Diagne, a Senegalese peacekeeper killed in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice
Premium Times
Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Salute to Our Gallant Armed Forces
Vanguard
To the country's shock and dismay, not less than 500 people, including children and women, were abducted across the North-East and North- West two weeks ago. Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: How 137 Kaduna School Students Were Rescued - Defence Headquarters
Premium Times
The Defence Headquarters says justice awaits the abductors of tha Kaduna students. Read more »
Chad: Chad Excludes Military Rulers' Main Opponents From Presidential Vote
RFI
Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including three leading opponents of the ruling junta, from standing in the presidential election on 6 May. The… Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Abducted Kaduna Schoolchidren Were Rescued in Zamfara'
This Day
The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, gave detals of how troops rescued the abducted pupils and teachers of LEA School Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State within… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Shabelle
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
Sudan: Civilians Dead and Injured in Sudan Air Strikes and Raids
Dabanga
At least a dozen civilians have been reported killed and many more wounded, in ongoing air strikes and ground operations by the warring Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue 78 Hostages in North-East
Premium Times
The army said the troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North-east of terrorists and insurgents. Read more »