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U.S. Says Troops, Equipment Leaving Niger Republic Bases This Weekend Ahead Of September 15 Deadline

Global UpfrontJul 6, 2024July 6, 20240

The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave

U.S. Africa Command Commander Defends U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy In Africa

Global UpfrontMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite

ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Readies Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledges Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2023December 10, 20230

ECOWAS leaders ended its 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Abuja, resolving to urgently review efforts

UK Govt Launch New Counterterrorism Strategy, Affirm Commitment Towards Threats’ Eradication

Global UpfrontSep 22, 2023September 22, 20230

The UK on Friday launched a new counterterrorism strategy, reaffirming its commitment to combat counterterrorism and work with partners to tackle this enduring and evolving

Africa: No African Country Will Be Truly Safe From Terrorism Until All Countries Are

Global UpfrontAug 13, 2023August 13, 20230

By Amadou Boly And Eric N. Kere, Centre for Economic Policy Research (London) Terrorism has become a real and growing concern for African countries. According

The U.S. Containment Strategy in Somalia

Global UpfrontJul 11, 2023July 11, 20230

By Sarah Harrison, Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group The U.S. government’s objective in Somalia is to contain the jihadist insurgency Al-Shabaab. To achieve this, the

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,

Wagner Group Founder Prigozhin Says Counter-terrorism And Counter-insurgency Is Company’s Primary African Focus

Global UpfrontApr 25, 2023April 25, 20230

defenceWeb -25th April 2023 Founder of Russian private military company Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has defended his company’s activities in Africa, saying that his involvement on

France Provides VAB Armoured Vehicles To Benin Republic For Counter-terrorism, Other Tasks

Global UpfrontMar 14, 2023March 14, 20230

France has delivered a first batch of VAB armoured vehicles to the Beninese Armed Forces, which will use them for counter-terrorism and other security tasks.

Counter-terrorism, Counter-insurgency: NSA Calls For Effective Stakeholders’ Collaboration In Stabilising Affected Communities

Global UpfrontMar 4, 2023March 4, 20230

National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has called for effective collaboration and coordination in ensuring reconciliation and stabilization of communities affected by