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Djibouti: China to establish first overseas military base in Africa

Africa’s biggest trading partner, China, has signed a 10-year deal with Djibouti to build a military outpost in the country. The base is China’s first overseas military base in Africa.

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White House eyes $465M for African counterterror efforts

  The White House on Monday announced it plans to provide $465 million for counterterrorism programs in Africa, as long as Congress allocates enough funding. In conjunction with President Obama’s.

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Tunisia parliament passes new anti-terror law

Tunisia’s parliament has adopted a new anti-terror law which seeks to counter the threat posed by Islamist militants. The move follows two deadly attacks on tourism sites – a beach.

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World Bank Pledges $2.1 Billion To Buhari To Rebuild Nigeria’s Boko Haram-Ravaged North-East

The World Bank unveiled a plan to spend $2.1 billion rebuilding the infrastructure of Nigeria’s northeastern region at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Washington, DC. The.

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Obama looks to new Nigerian partner in Boko Haram fight

Source: CNN The Obama administration believes that Nigeria’s new president, Muhammadu Buhari, can become an ally in cracking down on Boko Haram. Activists are hoping that the U.S. can assist Nigeria.

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari replaces military chiefs

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new defence chiefs after sacking the heads of the army, navy and air force. The sackings were expected as the president has repeatedly criticised.

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Alarm Raised About Growing Insecurity in Burundi

By Deogratias Niyonkuru Burundi rarely makes international headlines or attracts the attention of global politicians – and when it does it is sadly for all the wrong reasons. This is.

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Nigeria: President Buhari orders release of N4 billion to fight Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate release of $21 million (N4.2 billion) to the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF. The money is to be released within the next one.

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West Africa’s Military Top Brass Meet to Take on Boko Haram

Military top brass from Nigeria and surrounding countries met on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, to thrash out plans to take on Boko Haram, as new Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari takes.

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How Africa can beat terrorism

The past decade has seen a sharp rise in terrorism and extremism in Africa. With the recent abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram sparking outrage all.

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