Africa: Why Coups Cannot Solve Africa's Problems - US Envoy

The United States Consul-General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, has said military takeover cannot solve the problems facing African countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Allegation of Poor Feeding of Troops

There were reports in the media recently that frontline troops in the North-east Theatre of operations are poorly fed. Read more »

Africa: Why Islamic State, Other Extremist Groups Are Growing in Africa - U.S. Official

Deputy Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Ian J. MacCary, says the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has "established a focus group to help African states build… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Needs to Re-Examine Its Relationship With the West - Ecowas Speaker

"While we are pushing for democracy, we (ECOWAS) should also begin to re-examine our relationship with the West, especially the relationship between French-speaking countries and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires New 'Attack Helicopters'

The aircraft manufacturing company also gave the Nigerian government the timeframe to deliver the attack helicopters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 34 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 59 Suspects

DHQ said the troops also recovered 696,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 54,400 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,200 litres of PMS. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Troops Kill 191 Terrorists, Apprehend 184 - DHQ

DHQ said the terrorists were killed in different operations conducted in the last two weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Hands Over Two Suspected Oil Thieves to NSCDC in Delta

The Nigerian government has been battling oil theft in the country's Niger Delta region. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Suspected IPOB Hideouts in South-East

"The strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome and were deemed effective." Read more »

Nigeria: Years After Surviving Boko Haram, Children Struggling With Trauma in IDP Camp

Millions of Nigerian children survived Boko Haram terror attacks which killed or displaced their parents and siblings but many of them continue to suffer from trauma many years… Read more »

Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign $100 Million Defence Cooperation

"The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond." Read more »

Mozambique: President Nyusi Visits Pentagon, Signs $537 Million Deal

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Mozambique's President Nyusi for a "partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique," and for working with SADC. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Approves Procurement of 12 Attack Helicopters for Nigerian Army - Lagbaja

Mr Lagbaja said the 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian Army aviation unit, which was set up to improve ground troops' agility, responsiveness,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Diversion of Troops' Allowances

The army said contrary to insinuations, troops deployed at the Chinese company in Niger State have always been paid in tranches upon receipt of funds from the relevant institution. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Governor Accuses Federal Government Agencies of Negotiating With Terrorists

Mr Lawal said he received reports of ongoing negotiations between some agencies of the federal government and terrorists in his state. Read more »

Africa: After 78th UNGA, Pentagon Chief Visits Djibouti, Kenya, Angola

The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Years After Illegal Dismissal, Nigerian Army Officer Writes Tinubu

Mr Mohamed and 37 other senior officers were illegally forced to retire by the army in June 2016. Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Count Losses As Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across Lagos

Flooding, from heavy rainfall recorded between 8 and 16 September in different parts of Nigeria's commercial capital city, has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, businesses and… Read more »

Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa

"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »

Nigeria: Militant Kingpin Fines Communities Millions for Allegedly Providing Information to Security Agencies

The terrorist said the communities must pay N3 million or face his wrath. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers

"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »

Nigeria: Farmers-Herders Clashes - Committee Presents New Report On Livestock Reforms to Tinubu

The report made recommendations on how to end herders-farmers conflicts in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Armed Forces Kill 151 Militants, Apprehend 456 - Defence HQ

Troops of the armed forces killed the terrorists in various operations in the three geopolitical zones in the north in the last two weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Massacre of Nigerian Soldiers Tinubu and the Urgency of Prosecuting Terror Financiers

President Bola Tinubu will be indulging in a grand delusion of routing these non-state actors if he adopts the previous Buhari regime's double standards. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Chair Tinubu Wants 9-Month Transition in Niger

"President Tinubu noted that Nigeria, under General Abdulsalami Abubakar, instituted a nine-month transition programme in 1998, and it proved very successful, leading the country… Read more »