Africa
Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali
MOSCOW Russian private military companies could be active in Mali, President Vladimir Putin admitted on Thursday. Such contractors could be...
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Ethiopia intensifies air attacks in rebel-held Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya, ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Ethiopia said Thursday that its air force destroyed a military training center in rebel-held Mekele...
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Somalia gets vehicles, equipment from UK to tackle roadside bombs
MOGADISHU, Somalia The war on terrorism in Somalia got a boost on Friday after the UK donated equipment and vehicles...
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Tanzania backs Burundi’s bid to join Southern African Development Community
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan Friday supported Burundi’s bid to join the Southern African Development Community...
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FATF removes Mauritius, Botswana from ‘grey list’; retains Pakistan, adds three countries
Paris , October 22 (ANI): The global anti-terror watchdog - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-- on Thursday announced that it...
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Thirty Nigerian students abducted by bandits in June released
Abuja , October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Gunmen in Nigeria freed another 30 Kebbi State college students who were kidnapped in June,...
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UK to return to Nigeria statue taken in 1897
A bronze rooster, taken from what is now Nigeria by British troops in 1897, will be returned to Nigeria.The Benin...
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In Sudan, thousands call for return of military rule
On Saturday, thousands of pro-military protesters staged a rally in central Khartoum demanding that the government of prime minister Abdalla...
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Turkey coup plotters still active in Nigeria, Erdogan warns Buhari
• Declare bandits as terrorists, el-Rufai urges FG• Security experts urge Buhari to take FETO alert seriously• Nigeria, Turkey trade...
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CAF Champions League: Rivers United face elimination after draw against Al Hilal
Chances of Rivers United FC qualifying for the group stage of the CAF Champions League dimmed on Sunday as they...
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