Army rescues Chibok girl, Lydia Simon from Boko Haram
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl held captive by Boko Haram terrorists. The news of Lydia’s rescue was announced in a statement by the Department of Army Public Relations on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The victim was rescued along with her three children by troops deployed in the North-East […]
Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave
Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washington’s security interests in the Sahel. Last month, military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement. At least 650 US personnel are stationed in Niger to monitor jihadist activity. In a […]
Army raids terrorists enclave in Katsina and Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara States have raided terrorists’ enclaves resulting in the elimination of some terrorists. In a statement posted on X on Monday, the Army said that in an operation in Zamfara on March 29, 2024, troops raided the den of a notorious terrorists’ […]
DHQ Confirms rescued 137 Kuriga school pupils in Zamfara
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Sunday confirmed that collaboration with local authorities and government agencies across the country led to the rescue of 137 pupils of LEA School Kuriga in Chikun LG of Kaduna State. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, in statement revealed that the victims comprising of 76 females […]
Uganda on alert as IS-linked militants crosses border
Ugandan security forces are on high alert after they said fighters from an Islamic State-linked group entered the country at the weekend. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants are planning attacks in urban areas, places of worship, schools and public events, according to the army. It urged the public to remain vigilant “to avoid being […]
Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions
The army chiefs of landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have been discussing military cooperation as concern grows over a deal that could give Ethiopia a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The two sides signed a deal on January 1, recognized to give Ethiopia commercial and military access to the sea. […]