Security

By Ebi Kesiena Ukraine on Wednesday urged its citizens to leave Russia immediately, citing the threat of a Russian invasion that could complicate the provision of consular services. “Because of the escalating Russian aggression against Ukraine,...

By John Ikani The United States (US) and its allies rounded on Russia during an emergency UN Security Council (UNSC) session, denouncing Vladimir Putin's recognition of rebel-held areas in Ukraine. They also condemned Putin's ordered deployment...

By John Ikani  The United States’ yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces has begun in Ivory Coast. The training which commenced on Sunday comes at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large...

By Emmanuel Nduka A misfire by the Nigerian Air Force in airstrikes targeting bandits, has mistakenly killed seven children and wounded five others in Niger Republic, a local Governor told AFP on Sunday. “There was a mistake with the Nigerian...

By John Ikani President Mohamed Bazoum says Niger has accepted that French and European Special Forces will be deployed into its territory from Mali to boost security near the border with its neighbouring country. Bazoum's comments...

By John Ikani France and its allies in a European Force have announced their decision to withdraw troops from Mali after nearly 10 years of fighting armed unrest. In a joint announcement from the Élysée Palace...