Nigerian Troops Get Scary 80% Pay Hike
The measures come as the government intensifies efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping and terrorism….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved
South Africa Unveils Tougher Migration, Border Security Plan
South Africa has announced a series of measures to tighten migration management, strengthen border security and intensify law enforcement under a coordinated five-point national
Somalia Intensifies Offensive, Kills 16 al-Shabaab Fighters
Somalia’s intelligence agency says 16 al-Shabaab militants, including two key operatives, were killed in joint operations targeting the group’s bases and propaganda network….reports Asian
Nigeria Army Seeks Corporate Support After Tinubu Approves Expansion
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater private sector investment in military infrastructure and personnel welfare…reports Asian Lite
Nigerian troops rescue 47 hostages from ISWAP
The rescued hostages, most of them women and children, were freed during a military offensive against ISWAP strongholds in Borno State and are now
Massive Anti-ISIS Operation Kills Over 175 Militants In Nigeria
Nigerian officials said the coordinated strikes destroyed militant camps, weapons depots and logistics centres….reports Asian Lite News More than 175 Islamic State fighters have
Nigeria Takes Hard Line on Terror
Nigeria official said the mass convictions show Nigeria has zero tolerance for serious crime, adding that jailing 386 terrorists would act as a strong
Congo rejects Kenya’s diplomatic appointment to Goma
Goma, located in eastern Congo, has been at the center of a conflict between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which
Somalia’s army recaptures key town from militants
The town of Bariire, located approximately 100 kilometres west of the capital, Mogadishu, in the Bas-Shabelle region, holds strategic importance due to its proximity
African armies turn to drones
Some 30 African governments have acquired drones, according to data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies “Military Balance” and the Center for a
