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Niger attack results in eight deaths

An attack in Niger on Friday resulted in at least 8 deaths. The incident which was the third recorded in recent weeks occurred in the town of Diffa, near the border with Nigeria. Veronica Njie reports.

Nigeria army vows to crush Boko Haram, IPOB

The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to crushing Boko Haram terrorists, members of the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), and ending all forms of criminality in the country. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major General Farouk Yahaya…

Nigerian troops bust Boko Harams’ logistics stockpile

Troops of Nigerian Army under code name of Operation HADIN KAI have busted a Boko Haram insurgents' logistics stockpile, arresting fuel suppliers linked to the terrorists in the process.  According to a communique by Army Spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima,…

Liberian govt rejects oppostion leader’s criticism

The Liberian government has reacted angrily to criticism by a leader of the opposition. It described a recent statement by the political leader of the Alternative National Congress, Alexander Cummings, as routine and unsubstantiated claims of corruption against the Weah…

National Security Summit commences in Nigeria

A National Security Summit commenced on Wednesday with leaders of the National Assembly seeking urgent solutions to insecurity confronting the nation. Speaking at the summit which was held at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Abuja, Senate President Ahmed Lawan said…

Ghana makes case to return to UN Security Council

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to officially launch the country’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council in early June. The country’s campaign pitched to the UN is on the theme, “Enhancing Global Peace and Security for…