Tag: Sahel region
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Will Nigeria Aid the US in Combating Terrorism in the Sahel Region?
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Combating Terrorism:Amidst growing concerns, discussions are underway regarding the potential relocation of US and French military bases from the Sahel region to Nigeria. Northern leaders have voiced their apprehensions, urging President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to carefully assess the implications of hosting these foreign military installations. The US…
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Sahel Shift: Africa Turns to Moscow for Security
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Sahel Shift: African nations, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad, are asserting independence from former colonial powers, notably France, and turning to Moscow for security partnerships. This shift reflects a broader trend towards self-reliance and sovereignty in shaping the region’s security landscape, amidst challenges and changes in counterterrorism efforts…