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- Mali Shaken by Al-Qaeda Linked Coordinated Assaults Targeting Key Military Infrastructure
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
A massive offensive by JNIM militants and Tuareg separatists has struck strategic sites across Mali, including the Kati military camp and Bamako’s international airport. The coordi...
- Malian Defense Minister Reportedly Killed Amidst Widespread Coordinated Attacks and Resumed Fighting Near Bamako
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Fighting has intensified in the strategic garrison town of Kati and the northern stronghold of Kidal following a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali. While official confirmati...
- President Tinubu Links Nigerian Terrorism to Climate Change and Sahel Instability During UK Diplomatic Visit
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Africa
In a high-profile meeting at 10 Downing Street, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu identified environmental degradation and the shrinking of Lake Chad as primary drivers of insurgency in...
- President Tinubu Advocates for Enhanced Security Partnership with United Kingdom During Historic Windsor Castle Address
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested increased support from the United Kingdom to combat escalating terrorism and instability within the Sahel region. Speaking at a s...
- Nigeria Accelerates Acquisition of 46 Advanced Fighter Jets and Helicopters to Narrow Africa's Air Power Gap
Published: Feb 17, 2026
Section: Politics
Nigeria is fast-tracking the acquisition of 46 advanced aircraft, including 24 M-346 fighter ground attack jets, 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters, and 10 AW-109 Trekkers. This expansion...