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Mali’s Security Crisis Holds Warnings For Nigeria: Here’s Why

Global UpfrontMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

By Saheed Babajide Owonikoko Mali and Nigeria, two of the countries in the Sahel region of west Africa, are separated by approximately 1,000 kilometres, with

U.S. Under Secretary Hooker In Nigeria Over Counter Terrorism, Protection Of Christian Communities, Business Opportunities

Global UpfrontJan 22, 2026January 22, 20260

U.S. Under Secretary of State, Allison Hooker, began a nine-day trip to four nations on Wednesday, with his first stop in Abuja, Nigeria. The trip

Terror Groups Adapt To Stay Lethal: By Echoing Local Grievances and Expanding Revenue Sources, Extremists Evade Counterterrorism Efforts

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2025June 10, 20250

By ADF Africa has by far the youngest population among the continents, with about 40% of its population — nearly 600 million people — 15

Counter-Terrorism: Limitations Of ‘All-of-Society Approach’ In A Divided Society

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2025January 27, 20250

By Chidi Omeje The ‘All-of-Society Approach, a strategy that emphasizes collective action and collaboration in addressing security challenges, has been touted as a panacea for

Sub-Saharan Africa Accounts For 59% Of Terrorism-related Deaths Worldwide – Full Statement By UN’s Ms Amina Mohammed

Global UpfrontJan 22, 2025January 22, 20250

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Security Council – on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Countering Terrorism in Africa H.E. Mr. Ahmed Attaf,

Nigeria: “Troops Secure Major Victories In Counter Terrorism Operations Across Kaduna, Zamfara, Abia States,” 7 Terrorists Killed – Army

Global UpfrontJun 9, 2024June 9, 20240

The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops secured “major victories in counter terrorism operations across the States of Kaduna, Zamfara and Abia States. The

Africa’s Counter-terrorism Landscape: Reflecting on President Trump’s Policies

Global UpfrontMar 7, 2024March 7, 20240

By Oluremi Olatunde & Ndubueze Nwosu The African continent has faced persistent challenges in addressing the complex and multifaceted issue of terrorism. As nations on

Police-led Anti-terrorism Operations: Where The Guardian Editorial Got It Wrong

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2023October 9, 20230

By Chidi Omeje The Guardian Newspaper Editorial of October 4, 2023, made a strident call for a Police-led anti-terrorism operation in Nigeria. In the said

Counter Terrorism Operations: Benin Republic Acquires 2 H125M Helicopters

Global UpfrontJun 23, 2023June 23, 20230

Benin’s Air Force has acquired two H125M helicopters from Airbus and is using them to help combat terrorism in the norther region of the country,