United States to deploy troops in Nigeria for military training

The United States is preparing to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military in its ongoing fight against jihadist groups, officials from both nations confirmed on Tuesday. The deployment comes as Washington deepens its military cooperation with Abuja. “We will have American forces providing training and technical......

Nigeria: At least 162 killed in armed attack in the country’s central-west

At least 162 people have lost their lives following a deadly attack carried out by armed men in Woro, a village located in Nigeria’s central-western state of Kwara, according to information released by humanitarian sources. The incident ranks among the deadliest episodes of violence recorded in the country in recent months. Initial......

EU exempts US and Qatar from Russian gas ban verification checks

The European Union is set to waive additional origin checks for gas imports from the United States, Qatar, Norway, Great Britain, Algeria, and Nigeria as it rolls out a new enforcement system to phase out Russian gas supplies. This move, outlined in a draft document from the European Commission and reported by Reuters, targets suppliers deemed......

2026 ranking of Africa’s military powers according to Global Fire Power

Africa’s military balance remains largely stable in 2026, according to the latest Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking, despite several shifts within the continent’s top ten. The annual index evaluates the military strength of 145 countries worldwide using more than 60 indicators related to manpower, equipment, finances, logistics,......

Turkish and Nigerian foreign ministers to hold talks on trade and defense

The foreign ministers of Türkiye and Nigeria are set to meet in Ankara on Monday for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defense, and regional diplomacy. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will receive his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar, during the latter’s official visit to Türkiye.......

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