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Nigerian Armed Forces Sound the Alarm on Emerging Terror Organization

Security experts in Nigeria are on high alert following warnings from defense officials about an emerging insurgency linked to a group known as the Lakurawas, predominantly active in the northwest region. Major General Edward Buba, who serves as the military's spokesperson, has been tight-lipped about any significant attacks that may have been conducted by this group. Reports from local news outlets, however, have surfaced indicating that Lakurawas have been demanding cattle in return for so-called "protection." This…

Somali Organization Flourishes as Vital Support Network for African Newcomers in Salt Lake City

In the bustling heart of Salt Lake City, tucked away at 1578 West and 1700 South, there's a vibrant hub for Somali refugees trying to find their footing in a new world—a place that offers more than just services, it's a lifeline. "The Somali Community Self-Management Agency is here to help African refugees transition smoothly into their new communities," says Abdirizak Ibrahim, the inspired mind and executive director guiding this initiative. Ibrahim describes this haven as more than an agency: "We’ve carved out a…

International Anti-Piracy Organization Urges Ongoing Vigilance Near Somali Shores Despite Decline in Attacks

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a global force combating piracy, has expressed the ongoing necessity for alertness. Even with the notable downturn in piracy incidents along the Somali coast during 2024's initial nine months, vigilance remains key. As per the latest dossier shared with Xinhua, the IMB recounted that three ships ended up hijacked, two were commandeered or shot at, and there was an attempt to accost another vessel around the Somali waters and the Gulf of Aden during this period.…

Amadou Mahtar M’Bow: The Pioneer African Leader of a Prominent Global Organization

Amadou Mahtar M'Bow, a trailblazer in global governance and the inaugural African to take the helm of an international organization, left a remarkable legacy that is being fondly honored following his passing in Dakar on September 24 at the age of 103. During his impressive tenure as the Director-General of UNESCO, which spanned 13 transformative years starting in 1974, M'Bow significantly uplifted the organization’s stature. As the guiding force behind a body committed to advancing education, science, culture, and…

towards a new organization of the defense and security forces

Burkinabe's defense and security forces are reorganizing to better deal with attacks by armed groups. A new national security strategy will soon be implemented, according to Brigadier General Aimé Barthelemy Simporé, Minister of Defense. as reported from Ouagadougou,Yaya BoudaniReorganization of ground forces, territorial…

agreement on the election organization

On Thursday, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the leaders of the five semi-autonomous regions signed an agreement to hold "free and fair" elections. They were to be held between December 2020 and February 2021, but the differences between the various parties delayed them and threw Somalia into a political crisis. as…

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