Tag: Terrorism in Africa
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Crisis at the Crossroads: Jihadi Migration Threatens Nigeria’s Northwest
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Jihadi Migration from the Sahel turns Nigeria’s Kainji Lake National Park into a terror base, endangering locals and wildlife, while exploiting the region’s poverty and remoteness for influence In a striking report by the Clingendael Institute, Nigeria faces a burgeoning security threat as jihadi fighters from the Sahel cross into…
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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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President Tinubu Opens African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja
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The Counter-Terrorism summit, organized with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), has officially commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivering the opening address. The summit’s objective is to enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa,…