By Jeremy Binnie The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will soon receive eight armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), according to its commander, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will soon receive eight armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to its commander, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. The quality of Nigeria’s CH-3 UAVs
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Africom Continues to Combat Terrorism in Africa amidst COVID-19
By Justin Cronje The United States, primarily through its Africa Command (Africom) continues to combat terrorism and extremism on the continent in spite of the coronavirus pandemic, especially as it sees terrorism expanding along Africa’s east coast. The US Department of State recently held a special digital briefing with commander of US
Exclusive: Inside the Secret World of US Commandos in Africa
Investigation reveals the scale of operations of America’s elite combat troops in Africa By Nick Turse, Sam Mednick in Ouagadougou and Amanda Sperber in Nairobi United States Special Operations forces (SOF) — including Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets and Marine Corps Raiders — are the US military’s most highly trained soldiers, specialising
Buhari, Army Silent as US Warns ISIS, Al-Qaeda Planning to Penetrate Southern Nigeria
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Nigerian Army Headquarters have been silent since the media reported that ISIS and al-Qaeda groups are planning to infiltrate Southern Nigeria and expand across West Africa. Likewise, there was a sudden loss of voice of the Presidential Aides who are reputed for their quick
US Places $3m Bounty on ISIS Leader as AFRICOM Strengthens Ties with Tunisia
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Muhammad Ramadan Media Note Office of the Spokesperson May 28, 2020 The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to the location or identification of Muhammad Khadir Musa Ramadan, a senior leader of and key propagandist for ISIS. Also
How ISIS, Al-Qaeda Affiliates Manipulate Amnesty International, Other NGOs to Survive in Africa
US AFRICOM Commander engages Senegal’s Chief of Defence on COVID-19 Response
Senator Iroegbu The West African nation, Senegal has been in the news for the right reasons when it comes to its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with its indigenous development of testing kits and other medical equipment needed in combating the disease. The feat, which has received worldwide acclaim has
Boko Haram: US pledge to support MNJTF operation in Lake Chad
Godsgift Onyedinefu The United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has pledged to support the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the ongoing Operation YANCIN TAFKI in the Lake Chad Area. The Commander, Special Operations US AFRICOM, Major General Marcus Hicks gave this hint during a recent visit to the Tactical Headquarters of
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...Captain Hashim Abdullahi TERRORISM: US MILITARY TO IMPROVE INTELLIGENCE SHARING, HARDWARE, CAPACITY BUILDING WITH NIGERIA As acts of terrorism and insecurity take hold of the Gulf of Guinea and Lake Chad Basin, the United States military on Wednesday said efforts are on to improve intelligence sharing, hardware and capacity building