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Algeria, Egypt Oppose Military Action, Make Demand

The plan by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to invade the Niger Republic if the coup leaders fail to hand over to the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, has been rejected by Algeria and Egypt. Algeria and Egypt insisted

US military to pull out from Niger

The United States has decided to withdraw its troops from Niger. This decision follows an agreement between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's leadership, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. As of last year, there were slightly

Military destroys 39 illegal refineries, arrest oil thieves

Operation Delta Safe troops, in the last two weeks, destroyed 39 illegal oil refining sites in the South-South. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, confirmed this at a news briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Troops of Operation Octopus

ECOWAS Orders Activation Of Military Force Against Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force. President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, gave the order while reading the resolution taken at the Extraordinary

37 Military Personnel Escape Death In Kano

No fewer than 37 military personnel escaped death at Gaya 65km south of Kano Friday morning when their convoy crashed into a ditch. Eyewitness, Sule Adamu told Vanguard that the incident occured along Gaya-Jahun federal highway at about 7.30 am when the convoy

Gabon military arrests Bongo's son for treason

The military junta in Gabon also detained the son of the deposed President Ali Bongo in a coup on Wednesday, according to Alarabiya News. We reported that on Wednesday, Gabonese Senior Military officers overthrew Ali Bongo, who was recently re-elected for

10 weakest African military powers in 2023

Exploring Africa's weakest militaries in 2023 and factors shaping their rankings. This compilation sheds light on the military challenges that certain African countries face, considering factors such as funding, equipment, training, and overall preparedness

Boko Haram Attacks Military Brigade In Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have allegedly killed an army lieutenant and two vigilante members in an ambush in the Lake Chad area of Borno State on Saturday. Efforts to reach the military high command for their reaction was not successful as calls to the mobile

Military Rule In Nigeria (1966 - 1999)

So, you're curious to learn about Nigeria's long era of military rule? Well, strap in because you're in for over three decades of coups, countercoups, and dictators who were often as eccentric as they were brutal. From 1966 to 1999, Nigeria was ruled by a

Meet Africa's seven youngest presidents, military leaders

Africa, the second largest continent is gaining prominence in producing the youngest democratically elected presidents and military leaders to govern its countries. This trend is replacing the experience of past years in which the continent was ruled by old

10 Military coups that shaped Nigeria's history

Nigeria's Politics have witnessed a lot of evolutions right from the early days of independence. Coup d'état, is the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by members of the armed forces. We consider coups (successful and unsuccessful) that has

Military plans Operation Accord to tackle herdsmen attacks

Following the cries of Nigerians for an arrest of the increasing attacks by the suspected Fulani herdsmen against host communities in parts of the country, the nation's military has announced plans to launch Operation Accord that would tackle the menace. This

Coup Plot: Sierra Leone arrests top military officers

Police officers have arrested several people, including high-ranking soldiers in Sierra Leone, suspected to be planning violent attacks on citizens. This was disclosed by the police in a statement. According to the statement, "the security sector has been

Your days are numbered, military warns terrorists, bandits

Giving the breakdown of the operation in the North East, Buba said troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 42 terrorists, apprehended 15 and rescued 10 kidnapped hostages. The Defence Headquarters has warned terrorists and bandits that their days are numbered

Plateau Killings: We Underestimated Number of Attackers, Says Military

The military has denied the allegation of complicity in the reported killing of 29 persons, including women and children, in the Nkiedonwhro community of Plateau State. Rather, it said it was overwhelmed by the numerical strength and tactics of the attackers

Tears as DSS operatives reportedly shoot dead military personnel

Nigerians have sent messages of condolence to the family of Peter, the late military personnel who was reportedly shot dead by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS. Reports say Peter was killed while trying to defend himself and maintain his

Protest Hits Kano Over Planned Military Intervention In Niger

Some protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to kick against the imminent use of force to resolve the Niger coup crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had directed military forces of the member states to be on standby. [

Russia spreads its military influence to another African country

With Russia's stated interest in the African market, more countries on the continent are beginning to gravitate towards partnering with the Asian giant. This time it is the Central African nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, that have decided to enter a military