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Kenya declares three days national mourning over military chief’s death


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Kenyan military chief Geeral Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash west of the country, President William Ruto announced Thursday and declared three days of national mourning. The helicopter was carrying 11 people, including General…

Three Military Juntas in West Africa withdraw from ECOWAS


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The military juntas in West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States on Sunday. The juntas accused the regional economic bloc of…

African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza


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African leaders have condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza, urging an immediate end to the ongoing conflict that disproportionately affects civilians. The criticism was during a conference in Uganda, hosted by the Non-Aligned…

Niger, Russia to develop military ties


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Niger and Russia, under military rule last year, have agreed to develop military cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian Deputy Defense Ministers Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Alexander Fomin met Niger's junta-appointed Defense…

NNPCL, Security Agencies Investigate Illegal Vessel in Warri


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The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited is working with the Military, to investigate an illegal crude oil vessel loaded with thousands of metric tonnes of crude oil in Oporoza, Warri, Delta State, southern Nigeria. All 23 crew…

Central African Republic in talks with US military firm


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The American private military company Bancroft Global Development is in discussions with the Central African Republic said, while the Russian mercenary group Wagner, established in the country in 2018, is in the process of reorganization.…

Chad: Referendum to end military rule in 2024


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On 17th December, more than eight million Chadians will vote in a referendum on a new constitution, according to the National Commission in charge of organizing the constitutional referendum. But the ballot seems to be going in General…

ECOWAS Court calls for urgent action against military coups


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The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has called for urgent action to address the growing trend of military incursions into politics in West Africa. Justice Asante who made the call in a goodwill…

Nigerien military regime congratulates Mali on liberation of Kidal


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Nigerien military regime on Wednesday congratulated the Malian junta on the “liberation of Kidal" the previous day, a strategic town that had been under the control of predominantly Tuareg separatists. "This martyred town had remained…

Malian military seize control of Kidal rebel


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Malian military has seized control of the northern town of Kidal, marking the first time the army has held the Tuareg rebel stronghold in nearly a decade, state broadcaster ORTM reported. "This is a message from the president of the…