Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Kidnapping Victims in Borno State
The Nigerian Army says it has rescued 360 people abducted by Boko Haram during a military operation in southern Borno State, in the country’s northeast. […]
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IS Militants Kill 29 in Northeast Nigeria Village Attack as Security Concerns Deepen
At least 29 people were killed in an overnight attack on Sunday, April 26 in Guyaku village, located in the Gombi Local Government Area of […]
United States Deploys Military Officers to Nigeria Amid Rising Security Cooperation
In a notable development on 3 February 2026, the United States confirmed that it has sent a small team of military officers to Nigeria, marking […]
Nigeria’s Armed Forces Record Major Security Gains, Neutralising Key Terror Figures in 2025
Nigeria’s Armed Forces achieved significant operational milestones in 2025, neutralising several high-profile terrorist commanders and thousands of insurgents nationwide, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). […]
Trump to Host Rwanda and DRC Leaders for Historic Peace and Economic Pact
US President Donald Trump will host Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi at the White House on Thursday, […]
Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]
Somali Army Neutralises Over 10 al-Shabab Militants in Central Offensive
The Somali military has successfully eliminated more than 10 al-Shabab militants in coordinated operations across the central regions of Hirshabelle and Galmudug, according to a […]
Al-Shabab seizes strategic Somali town, displacing thousands in escalating conflict
Al-Shabab fighters have captured the key town of Tardo in central Somalia’s Hiiraan region, triggering the displacement of over 12,500 families and escalating an already […]
Somalia’s Danab Forces Kill 37 al-Shabaab Militants in Major Counter-Terror Operation
Somalia’s elite Danab special forces, in coordination with international allies, have killed more than 37 al-Shabaab militants in a strategic operation conducted in the village […]
Mali’s Junta Leader Visits Russia Amid Rising Insurgent Attacks and Wagner Withdrawal
Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, arrived in Moscow on Sunday, June 22, for a State visit aimed at strengthening ties with Russia amid a […]