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Lack Of Regional Cooperation Hampering Lake Chad Jihadist Fight

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency, according to local officials and security sources.

International Business Times

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base

Suspected ISWAP fighters target army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state.

Al Jazeera

West Africa is the world’s new epicentre for terrorism – Nigeria is expanding its air force in response

When the Nigerian Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary in May 2024, its spokesperson declared it was set to become the third largest air force in Africa within the next two years. This is based on the massive procurement and delivery of air assets and the capacity building programme of…

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Ghana’s new president faces tough regional security problems: why he’s well-placed to tackle them

John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana’s new president. He inherits a host of security challenges by dint of the country’s position in the west African region, which has become increasingly volatile.

The Conversation

Jihadists Kill At Least 40 Farmers In Northeast Nigeria

Jihadists have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday.

International Business Times

40 Farmers Killed In Boko Haram Attack In Nigeria

Tragic attack in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram militants underscores the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region.

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Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border

Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.

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Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?

Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.

Al Jazeera

Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex

‘Destabilisation attempt’ in N’Djamena blamed on ‘disorganised’ group of assailants armed with knives

The Guardian - UK

Deadly Clash Between Soldiers And Extremists In Nigeria

Recent clash in Borno state highlights the persistent threat of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, with casualties reported.

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Nigerian VP who attacked Kemi Badenoch was accused of failures when Boko Haram kidnapped 200 girls

Allies of Kemi Badenoch have hit back at the Nigerian vice president Kashim Stettima after he publicly criticised the new Tory leader

The Independent UK

Five Forgotten Conflicts Of 2024

The wars in the Mideast and Ukraine-Russia have dominated world headlines in 2024 but several other conflicts are ravaging countries and regions.

International Business Times

Nigerian Government Convoy Ambushed By Boko Haram Insurgents

Recent Boko Haram attack in Nigeria highlights ongoing conflict and impact on civilians. Insurgents target security convoy, disrupting power supplies and c...

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Boko Haram Kills 17 Chadian Soldiers In Weekend Attack

Boko Haram attack in Chad highlights security challenges in Lake Chad region. President initiates military operation against militants. Political instabili...

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17 Chadian soldiers and 96 rebels killed in a Boko Haram attack, army says

Chad's army says Boko Haram insurgents killed 17 Chadian soldiers in a weekend attack on a military post that also left 96 of the assailants dead

Radio France Internationale

Jihadist attack near Lake Chad leaves 40 dead, president orders retaliation

Chad's President Mahamat Deby Itno has vowed to track down the assailants who killed at least 40 soldiers in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region.

International Business Times

Chad Hunts Attackers After 40 Killed In Boko Haram Raid

An attack by jihadist group Boko Haram killed around 40 Chadian troops overnight near the Nigerian border, prompting an army operation to hunt down the militants, the government and local sources said on Monday.

The Independent UK

At least 40 soldiers are killed in an attack on a military base, Chad's president says

Chad’s presidency says unidentified assailants have killed at least 40 soldiers during an overnight attack on a military base in the country’s west

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Al Jazeera

Why is Hungary’s Orban sending soldiers to Chad?

An unlikely friendship is budding between Budapest and N’Djamena with the goal of stemming migration to Europe.

The Independent UK

They fled their homes to escape Boko Haram. Now Nigeria is resettling them back despite their fears

For over a year now, authorities in Nigeria have been resettling people displaced by the fighting between government forces and Boko Haram, Islamic militants who launched an insurgency in 2009 with northeastern Borno state as the epicenter of the fighting

Al Jazeera

‘Half the city underwater’: One million affected by northern Nigeria floods

It’s the worst such flooding in the northeastern city of Maiduguri in 30 years, authorities say.

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Nigeria floods affect one million people after dam collapse

Authorities in Borno State rush to provide shelter for residents displaced by the severe flooding.

The Independent UK

Dam collapse in Nigeria sweeps deadly reptiles into flooded communities

Officials in northeastern Borneo say that a dam collapse has unleashed severe flooding that has prompted evacuations and has swept deadly reptiles from a zoo into communities in the area

The Independent UK

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

Residents in northeastern Nigeria say at least 100 villagers were killed when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on a market, on worshippers and in people’s homes

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Deadly Boko Haram Attack Leaves Over 100 Villagers Dead

Tragic Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria underscores ongoing security crisis and the need for robust interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

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