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11 Nigerian security forces killed in IED explosion

Eleven members of the security forces, including 4 soldiers, were killed in two attacks attributed to the jihadist group Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, security sources said on Tuesday.  The sources said a convoy of local hunters recruited by the…

Nigeria: Army Chief assures troops of improved welfare

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai over the weekend, visited troops deployed to 27 Special Taskforce Brigade in Buniyadi, Yobe State North Eastern Nigeria where he assured them of more commitment to their welfare.   Buratai’s visit…

Gambia: Barrow’s NPP accused of child exploitation

President Adama Barrow and his National Peoples’ Party (NPP), have come under condemnation for allegedly arranging children in the streets to welcome the president, during his nationwide tour. Opposition leaders have condemned the president’s entourage, describing it as unacceptable. Sankulleh Janko…

Guinea: Seven killed in deadly inter-tribal clashes

Guinean security forces, have deployed to the town of Macenta to stall deadly clashes between people of the Lorma and Mandingo tribes. Seven people have reportedly been killed and several others wounded as the two sides continue to mobilize against…