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CDS’s Recommendation On Fencing Of Nigeria’s Borders

Global UpfrontJun 11, 2025June 11, 20250

Tribune Editorial Board, June 11, 2025 ON Tuesday, June 3, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, delivered a keynote address at the

Securing Nigeria’s Porous Borders

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2025June 10, 20250

By Punch Editorial Board, 10th June 2025 THE worrisome influx of terrorists and other criminals into Nigeria from neighbouring countries has long defied effective solutions.

Nigeria’s Security: Another Look at Gen Musa’s Border Fencing Prescription

Global UpfrontJun 9, 2025June 9, 20250

By Chidi Omeje In the face of persistent cross-border banditry and terrorism, Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its quest for national security. The

9 African Nations Affected As Trump Signs Travel Ban, Restrictions On Nationals From 19 Countries

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

President Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation barring travelers and immigrants from a dozen countries and restricting the entry of nationals of another seven nations,

Joint Nigeria–Niger Airstrikes Target Terrorists Enclave in Lake Chad Region

Global UpfrontApr 18, 2025April 18, 20250

By Zagazola Makama As a signal to the renewed diplomatic engagement between Niamey and Abuja, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in a coordinated operation with

Fulani: New Study Unravels The Genetic History Of Africa’s Largest Pastoralist Community

Global UpfrontApr 11, 2025April 11, 20250

By Carina Schlebusch, Cesar Fortes-Lima & Viktor Černý The Fulani people are Africa’s largest pastoralist group. There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani

ISWAP Use Of Weaponized Drones Alter The Battlefield In Lake Chad Basin

Global UpfrontApr 6, 2025April 6, 20250

By ADF Islamic State West Africa Province extremists have begun using weaponized drones in their attacks against government forces in the Lake Chad Basin, marking

Niger’s Withdrawal from MNJTF: A Looming Security Catastrophe

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2025April 2, 20250

By Zagazola Makama As of March 30, 2025, Niger’s formal withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has sent shockwaves through the security landscape

Congo Kinshasha Asks Chad For Military Support To Help Fight M23 Rebels, Sources Say

Global UpfrontFeb 20, 2025February 20, 20250

Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight a spiralling insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces, a

Turkey Assumes Control of Strategic Military Bases in Chad Amid Shifting Regional Alliances

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2025February 16, 20250

By Zagazola Makama In a significant realignment of military partnerships within the Sahel region, Turkey has assumed control over key military installations in Chad, following