AU urges int’l community to help gather resources for Mali’s anti-terrorism effort
The African Union (AU) is urging the International Community to help obtain the resources necessary for a proper anti-terrorism effort […]
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Somalia says 11 killed, 100 arrested in fierce clashes near border town
At least 11 people were killed and several others injured following fierce fighting in the town of Beled Hawo between
Kenya writes to AU over Bula Hawa fight between Somalia forces
Kenya on Monday wrote to the African Union (AU), raising security concerns after Somalia’s federal and regional forces renewed fighting
Ethiopian Crisis: Sudan says more Ethiopian refugees arriving in Blue Nile State
An official of the Sudanese Commission for Refugees in the Blue Nile State, Al-Jaili Al-Hindi Al-Sharif, says more than 400
Akufo-Addo urges action against insecurity in ECOWAS
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government has called for
Somali soliders killed by Al-Shabaab militants in large-scale attack
A number of soldiers were killed during a large-scale attack by Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia on Saturday, according to the
Violence in Sudan leaves 100,000 displaced, 250 dead – UN reports
A flare-up of violence between communities in Sudan’s Darfur region has left 250 people dead and more than 100,000 displaced
Kenya set to begin disarmament in northern region to fix insecurity
Kenya on Tuesday announced a major disarmament exercise in three counties in the northern region to address the spate of
Bomb blast kills Somalia Security chief, 3 others
At least four people were killed as a result of a land-mine explosion in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, a local
55 killed in ethnic clashes in Sudan’s South Darfur Region
At least 55 have been killed during ethnic clashes between farmers and livestock herders in Sudan’s South Darfur Region, a
Violent clashes continue in Tunisia for fourth night
Clashes erupted in Tunisia for a fourth consecutive evening on Sunday. In Ettadhamen, a neighbourhood close to the capital Tunis,
At least 83 killed in fighting in Sudan’s Darfur: medics
Over 80 people have been killed in two days of ongoing clashes in Sudan’s restive Darfur, doctors said Sunday, just
Five killed in Algeria bomb explosion
Five people died and three others were wounded when a homemade bomb exploded in eastern Algeria on Thursday, the defense
UN Chief flays attacks on peacekeepers in CAR
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned Wednesday’s attacks in the Central African Republic (CAR) that left a Rwandan peacekeeper
Rebels attack Central African Republic’s capital – PM
Security forces in the Central African Republic have repelled an attack by armed groups seeking to seize the capital Bangui
Ethiopia “neutralises” 265 suspected rebels – State media
Security forces in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state have “neutralised” 265 suspected Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels, state media outlet Fana
Uganda army raids home of presidential challenger
The Ugandan army has raided the home of presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, arresting everyone on site including the private guards,
Kenyan Police repulse militants after fierce gun battle – Report
Kenyan security officers repulsed a group of militants after a fierce gun battle in the country’s border region of Mandera,
Nigeria: Customs seizes marijuana, others worth N143m
The Nigeria Customs Service, Strike Force Zone “C” unit on Monday disclosed the seizure of various contraband with duty paid
Ugandan soldier opens fire, killing four, just days before Presidential polls
A Ugandan soldier opened fire, killing two fellow soldiers, a Policeman and a civilian before he was shot dead by
Uganda beefs up security in capital ahead of Thursday polls
The Ugandan military and police have stepped up security in and around the capital Kampala ahead of the presidential and
Mozambique’s defence forces drive terrorists out of northern island
The Mozambican Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have driven a group of armed men out of the Matemo Island in
Ugandan military probing shooting that led to 5 deaths
The Ugandan military says it is looking into circumstances under which a soldier killed four people before being shot dead
Military takes charge in Uganda as tensions rise ahead of polls
Uganda’s security agencies on Friday warned of firm action against any dissent ahead of and during this week’s election after
Ethiopian military says it killed 15 members of rebellious Tigray forces, captured 8 others
Ethiopia’s military said on Sunday it had killed 15 members of the Tigray region’s former ruling party and captured eight
4 Niger State LGs no-go area for corps members
National Youth corps members may not be posted to four local government areas of Niger State because of security challenges.
Boko Haram attacks Borno gov’s convoy
Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday opened fire on the convoy of the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum.
South-West to engage vigilantes to fight insecurity —Akeredolu
The chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, on Monday, disclosed that all
IGP to host South West Governors in Ibadan on insecurity
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu will on Monday host south-west governorsand service chiefs in Ibadan.
Insecurity: South East governors seek audience with Buhari, security chiefs
Governors of the South East region on Saturday sought an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari and security chiefs in the