Ethiopia: Attack By Rebel Group Raises Fear of Renewed War in Ethiopia

Months of rising tension in Ethiopia have now escalated into renewed armed clashes in the northern Tigray region, raising concerns that the country could slide back into a civil… Read more »

Nigeria: UNGSA - North-West Governors Seek Funding for Security, Development Plans

The Northwest Peace, Security and Development Framework 2026-2030 was presented to development institutions and investors in New York at an event on the sidelines of the 81st… Read more »

Nigeria: CARSPO 2026 - Police Explore New Tools, Strategies for 2027 Elections

A major session on Tuesday focused on "Smart Policing: How AI and Digital Technologies Are Transforming Law Enforcement." It was delivered by Ross Alabo-George, principal… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister, Terrorists Not Yet Defeated

That Nigeria is not out of this cul-de-sac is evident in the May 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), which ranked it 4th out of 153 countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Plateau Communities, Troops Arrest 11 Suspects

The fresh killings occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning in communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and surrounding areas, according to community sources. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Suspected Terrorists Who Attacked Police Facility Arrested - Official

For years, police facilities and other government establishments have been attacked by gunmen said to be agitating for Biafra mainly in the South-east. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Rescues 22 Kidnap Victims in Niger

Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence. Read more »

Nigeria: NCTC and NECSOB Launch Partnership to Strengthen Nigeria's Whole-of-Society Response to Terrorism

The partnership brings together the NCTC's national leadership role in coordinating Nigeria's counter-terrorism response and NECSOB's extensive network of more than 200 civil… Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Plateau Bus Attack As Army Chief Visits State, Orders Troops to Sustain Pressure On Criminals

Nasiru Garba, the bus conductor and only survivor of the attack, said the driver had stopped to drop off five passengers when the gunmen opened fire Read more »

Nigeria: Four Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks

Four people were killed in fresh attacks on four communities in Plateau State's Mangu LGA. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Denies Abduction of Islamic Clerics From Senator Yari's Residence

Senator Yari, who was recently reappointed as the coordinator of Mr Tinubu's re-election campaign, has not publicly commented on the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Order Probe Into Disruption of PDP, NDC Meetings By Gunmen in Enugu

Police said that although there was no prior notice for security cover, operatives were "promptly" deployed to both scenes upon receipt of the reports to prevent further breaches… Read more »

Africa: BRICS Adopt Resolutions On Conflict Resolution, Multilateralism, Tariffs, Trade, Others

The 45-page New Delhi declaration was adopted on Saturday, the first day of the BRICS leaders' annual summit. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria

The equipment is part of a foreign military sales agreement that furthers the US-Nigerian partnership..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Generals, Appoints New Person to Lead Boko Haram War

A Wednesday statement by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said the deployments were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Houthi Attack On Saudi Arabia

Nigeria urged the warring parties to "uphold international law, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from further actions that could escalate the situation, endanger civilian… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldier Injured As Military Repels ISWAP Attack On Military Base

The soldier whose identity was not disclosed sustained gunshot injury to his left arm, and was being treated, according to a statement by Mohammed Goni, the spokesperson for… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Reportedly Enters Secret Ceasefire Agreement With Boko Haram

The Nigerian government has reportedly entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro. Read more »

Nigeria: Army to Sustain Offensive Against Separatists in South-East - Goc

The GOC disclosed this while addressing participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 10/2026 during their Operational Theatre Visit to Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: After Reported Capture, Army Declares Notorious Terror Kingpin Wanted

The Nigerian military had announced that troops of its Operation Udo Ka "captured" the notorious terror kingpin during an operation in Imo State between eight and 13 October 2025,… Read more »

Niger: Failed Coup - Niger Blames France, Neighbouring Countries, Threatens International Action

France has denied this allegation, describing it as "pure fiction." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Denies Backing Failed Niger Coup

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said the ministry's attention had been drawn to "false and mischievous claims" suggesting that the failed coup had the support of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Oborevwori Appeals to Tinubu, Army to Site 83 Division Headquarters in Delta

"Delta is more central. Somebody coming from Edo will come through Delta, while somebody coming from Bayelsa to Edo will also pass through Delta. If the headquarters is located… Read more »

Nigeria: Why U.S. Is Withdrawing 200 Troops From Nigeria - DHQ

"The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Conducts 7,062 Operations, Kills 1,487 Terrorists

The DHQ says the military troops also rescued 777 kidnapped victims Read more »