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Nigeria’s Terror Group Lakurawa Is Nothing New – It Exists Because Of Government’s Failure: Analysts

Global UpfrontNov 18, 2024November 18, 20240

By John Sunday Ojo & Ezenwa E. Olumba The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out

Nigeria Calls On International Community To Help Stem Proliferation Of Small Arms And Light Weapons Within Sahel Region

Global UpfrontSep 23, 2024September 23, 20240

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, on Monday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations’ efforts in maintaining international peace and security, calling on

USA’s Failed Military Mission in Niger Republic Leaving It Even Less Secure: Why It Didn’t Succeed in Combating Terrorism

Global UpfrontAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

The United States is winding down its military operations in Niger ahead of a mid-September deadline agreed with the country’s ruling military junta. The landlocked

U.S. To Depart Final Military Base in Niger Republic Next Week, Nearly Ending Withdrawal

Global UpfrontAug 3, 2024August 3, 20240

The U.S. will depart from a second and final base in Niger Monday, all but ending a monthslong withdrawal from what was once a vital

Africa: Sahel Becoming Less Safe And Coastal States Under Threat – U.S. AFRICOM

Global UpfrontJul 11, 2024July 11, 20240

The Sahel has become less safe due to the expanded number of terror groups in the region, with instability on the cusp of affecting coastal

Foreign Terrorists Migrate Toward Nigeria’s Major Power-generating Town, Kainji

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2024June 26, 20240

By Mike Odeh, James & Stephen Kefas Niger State is emerging as a hub for Jihadists from the Sahel region, and they have found a safe

Burkina Faso Takes Over From Afghanistan As Most Terrorism-affected Country, Nigeria Ranks 8th Among Top 10 Countries

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2024June 13, 20240

Last year Burkina Faso surpassed Afghanistan as the country most impacted by terrorism, with nearly 2 000 deaths as the global terrorism epicentre shifts from

U.S. Military Works To Deepen Partnerships In African Lion Exercise

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

TAN TAN, Morocco — High-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies watched intently as dust and flames shot up from pieces

Russia Has Tightened Its Hold Over The Sahel Region – And Now It’s Looking To Africa’s West Coast

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

By Olumba E. Ezenwa & John Sunday Ojo Armed troops in Niger overthrew the government in July 2023, seizing power for themselves. The following months

Kidnappings in Chad Could Spark A Regional Security Crisis

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2024April 8, 20240

Kidnappers have terrorised Chad’s southern Mayo-Kebbi West and Logone Oriental provinces for over two decades. Between 2020 and 2023, the number of victims and overall