Tag: Military
After Deby’s funeral, Chadian rebels promise to resume “their match”
Following the funeral of President Idriss Deby, who died on the frontline, rebels in northern Chad were planning to march…
Malian government opens new fishing port, military camp in war-torn region
The town of Konna in Mali's Central region is a frequent target of jihadist attacks. Moctar Ouane, the country's interim Prime Minister, paid a visit to the region over the weekend to open a new fishing port and a new military camp. In this war-torn country, the gesture represents a sign of hope. Ouane said "In order to provide a sustainable response to the crisis in the centre of our country,…
7 feared dead in Nigerian air force passenger plane crash
Just outside Abuja airport, a small Nigerian air force passenger plane crashed due to engine failure on Sunday, killing all…
Nigerian soldiers eliminate 28 Boko Haram militants
In an operation in Nigeria's northeastern state of Yobe, Nigerian troops killed 28 Boko Haram militants. The military spokesperson, Benard…