Africa: AU Chair - Muslims Were Earliest Victims of Boko Haram Insurgents in Nigeria

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, has said there is no evidence of targeted killings of Christians in northern Nigeria, insisting that the… Read more »

Africa: How Africans, Other Nationals Were Drawn Into Russia's War in Ukraine

The recent revelation by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that more than 1,400 Africans from 36 countries are fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine has ignited… Read more »

Nigeria: I Have Respect for the Military, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, dismissed insinuations of using a disputed land issue in Abuja to fight the Nigerian military, saying he… Read more »

Nigeria: A New Kind of Pressure

The United States is reportedly threatening military action against Nigeria. While the official justification is to "protect Christian minorities," the real reasons appear far more… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Working to Rebuild Deserted Communities

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has disclosed that the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia is working hard to restore the livelihoods of Internally… Read more »

Sudan: UN Calls for Immediate Action to Halt 'Horrific Atrocities' in Sudan

The world must act immediately to halt the "horrific atrocities" in Sudan's El-Fasher, the UN rights chief has said, urging countries not to wait until a "genocide" is declared. Read more »

Nigeria: Genocide Claim - Muric Asks Tinubu to Sack Amupitan

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, over his… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike's Outburst - We'll Defend Every Officer On Lawful Duty - Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has assured that the government and indeed the Military high command will protect every soldier on lawful duty. Read more »

Mali: Mali's Schools Reopen Despite Jihadist Blockade

Classes gradually resumed on Monday in Bamako and several other Malian cities following a two-week pause due to fuel shortages from a jihadist blockade, according to local sources… Read more »

Nigeria: Barau FC - None of Our Players Was Killed in Katsina United Attack

Contrary to reports in some sections of the media that a player of Barau FC was killed in the unfortunate incident which disrupted Saturday's Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)… Read more »

Nigeria: Vigilante Shoots Self While Lifting Rifle in Abuja

A vigilante official operating at Bola Ahmed Tinubu Estate, a housing facility currently under construction in the Karsana district of Abuja, has reportedly shot himself while… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi - Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Customs Officer, Set Camp On Fire

An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service attached to Maje in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State has been reportedly killed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Destroys Illegal Refinery Sites, Arrests 14 Suspects in N/Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 14 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 14 illegal refining hubs and confiscated over 20,205 litres of stolen products across the… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Military Drafts Plans for Potential Action in Nigeria - Report

The United States military has drafted contingency plans for possible strikes in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria - Musings On His Real Intentions

The article, "Hypocrisy as Policy", by Global Geopolitics (attached) is a good reaction to Trump's insane, but self-serving, threat to invade Nigeria under the pretext of stopping… Read more »

Nigeria: The Added Uncertainty We Never Anticipated

The threat from the United States' President Donal Trump has introduced some level of uncertainty into the Nigeria business environment. From now, the economy and indeed the entire… Read more »

Nigeria: US Threat - What FG Should Do - Diplomat

A diplomat, Ambassador Suleiman Dahiru, has called on the federal government to quickly engage the American government and the American Senate, over the designation of Nigeria and… Read more »

Nigeria: An Urgent, Open Letter to African-American Service Men and Women

From his statements and actions, you already know who President Donald Trump is and what he represents. Read more »

Nigeria: The Normalisation of Humiliation - How Stereotyping the North Became a National Weakness

Nigeria has reached a moral crossroads. The signs are subtle but unmistakable: the jokes that sting a little too sharply, the television panels that reduce whole peoples to… Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Impacts of U.S. Military Threat to Nigeria

The recent threat by President Donald trump to intervene in Nigeria in response to the alleged 'killing of Christians' has serious implications for Nigeria-Us relations, especially… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Rallies Security Agencies to Tackle Emerging Threats in Kano

The 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Kano has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration among security agencies to effectively combat emerging threats across Kano State and… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's Suluhu Takes Early Lead As Post-Election Violence Escalates

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken a commanding early lead in Tanzania's controversial general elections, even as the country reels from violent protests, a nationwide… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Sylva Confirms Raid On Residence

A former governor of Bayelsa State and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, yesterday confirmed that military operatives raided his Abuja residence. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Tackle All Security Challenges Head-On - Service Chiefs

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of the new service chiefs forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for legislative approval. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - RSF Turns to Mercenaries to Seize El Fasher

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said Sunday they had seized the army headquarters in El-Fasher, the last major urban centre in the western Darfur region outside their… Read more »