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of American missionary and pilot Kevin Rideout after more than nine months in captivity has brought an end to one of the Sahel’s most closely watched hostage cases, but the circumstances surrounding his freedom are now raising fresh questions about the...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Algeria Recovers German Hostage Kidnapped in Niger
were facilitated by Mohamed Mehri, also known as Rougi, a figure described as having experience in hostage mediation in the Sahel. Through the intervention, Ulumaskan was eventually handed over to Algerian authorities, according to the report. The...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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How Nigeria’s Defence Manufacturing Revolution Could Redefine Security in West Africa
one of the most significant strategic realignments in its post-colonial history. Military governments across parts of the Sahel have reassessed longstanding security relationships with traditional Western partners. Counter-terrorism cooperation...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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The Sahel at War: Inside the Interlocking Networks of Terrorism, Banditry Amidst State Fragility in West Africa By Zagazola Makama West Africa and the Central Sahel are no longer confronting isolated insurgencies. They are confronting the emergence of...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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Mali Rejects US Aid Claim, Calls for Accountability on Misused Funds
diverting aid money to finance international terrorism, which has affected Mali and other member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The Malian government reaffirmed its commitment to national security, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Niger-Benin Pipeline Targeted in Complex Attack, Heavy Damage Reported
a critical infrastructure project for oil exports from Niger, has been a strategic target for armed groups operating in the Sahel. The latest attack raises fresh concerns over regional security and the protection of key economic assets. (NAN)
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Severe Fuel Shortage Hits Agadez as Economic Hardships Deepen
implications for trade and mobility in Agadez, a city that serves as a key transit hub for goods and migration routes in the Sahel. A prolonged fuel shortage would not only disrupt local businesses and transport services but could also weaken security...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Turkey Assumes Control of Strategic Military Bases in Chad Amid Shifting Regional Alliances
in Chad Amid Shifting Regional Alliances By Zagazola Makama In a significant realignment of military partnerships within the Sahel region, Turkey has assumed control over key military installations in Chad, following the withdrawal of French forces....
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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FUNDING NETWORKS OF ISWAP FROM SYRIA- PAKISTAN TO NIGERIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL TERROR FINANCING WEB
groups. Furthermore, the al-Furqan media network, ISIS’s main propaganda wing, has expanded to cover West Africa, the Sahel, and the Maghreb. Given this, experts predict that ISWAP’s recent drone attacks on December 23 and 26, 2024, may have been...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Suspected ISSP Jihadists Kill 40, Destroy Vehicles in Attack on Supply Convoy in Mali
Convoy in Mali At least 40 civilians were reportedly killed and five vehicles destroyed when suspected Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) jihadists ambushed a supply convoy escorted by the military along the Ansongo-Gao axis in northern Mali....
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Security Crisis Deepens in Niger as Government Faces Rising Instability
warn that Niger’s current trajectory could have far-reaching consequences, not only for the country but for the broader Sahel region. If left unchecked, the security breakdown could escalate into a full-blown crisis, affecting neighboring states such as...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Notorious Bandit Kingpin Released from Niger Republic Prison Returns to Northwest Nigeria
reputation as a feared warlord extends beyond Nigeria, as even other terrorist factions operating in Niger and parts of the Sahel region reportedly feared his influence. His activities included mass kidnappings, cattle rustling, and widespread attacks...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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ECOWAS-AES Split: A Turning Point for West Africa with Far Reaching Consequences
a defining moment in the geopolitical landscape of West Africa. The move, which formalizes the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has sparked widespread debate about its short-, medium-, and long-term consequences for the region. While the...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Drug trafficking generates $400bn annually in Lake Chad – UNODC
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday said drug trafficking generates an estimated 400 billion dollars annually in Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions. Ousmane Touré, (UNODC) Country Representative for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at the...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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AES countries’ exit from ECOWAS poses significant challenge – Tuggar
Burkina Faso, and Mali from ECOWAS. The three countries formally renounced their membership of ECOWAS to form Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Tuggar told reporters on Thursday in Abuja that the exit of these three countries would have far-reaching...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Gov. Zulum advocates long-term solutions to climate change, flooding in Borno
face of escalating environmental challenges. The governor acknowledged the disproportionate impact of climate change on the Sahel region, particularly in northern Borno and parts of neighbouring Niger and Chad, where erratic rainfall patterns and...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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ECOWAS pledges continuous engagement with Mali, B/Faso, Niger after exit
of the people He noted that the bloc was still open to the three countries’ return. He disclosed that two of the exiting Sahel countries had already officially contacted the commission for further engagements to that effect. Touray called on all...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Border dispute: UN lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for implementing ICJ’s ruling
ruling on their border dispute. Leonardo Simão, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, said this while speaking at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Foruinon Wednesday in Maiduguri. Simão, therefore, described the...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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ISWAP-JAS Rivalry Intensifies as Over 50 JAS Fighters Killed in Clash
of a new Dawla (territorial state) and the backing of foreign fighters associated with ISIS-affiliated groups in the Sahel and Maghreb regions. This influx of support has facilitated ISWAP’s establishment of new camps and strengthened its strategic...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Rivalry: Dogo Gide Eliminates 20 Sadiku Boko Haram terrorists in North West
focusing on ideological propaganda and recruitment. The group has maintained links with al-Qaeda affiliated groups in the Sahel, raising concerns about the potential for regional spillover of extremist activities. The rivalry between Dogo Gide and Boko...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News