Over the past 6 months and through peak tensions in the U.S.-China trade war, the U.S. cooperated with China and several other countries to remove enriched, weapons-grade uranium out of Nigeria at …
Islamic extremists are now using drones in Nigeria, leader says
"Islamic extremists in Nigeria have begun using drones, the country’s president says, opening a worrying new front in the region’s nearly decade-long fight against Boko Haram and an offshoot linked to …
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Internet traffic hijack disrupts Google services
"An internet traffic diversion that rerouted data through Russia and China disrupted Google services on Monday, including search, cloud-hosting services and its bundle of collaboration tools for …
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Pirates seize eight Polish crew, three others from ship off Nigeria coast
11 crew members were seized from their vessel off the coast of Nigeria. The pirates have taken them to an unknown location, and the company has stated that it is working with the local authorities to …
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The role of women in West Africa’s violent extremist groups
A recent publication from the Institute for Security Studies has examined the role that women have played in West Africa’s violent extremist groups. Ranging from their abduction and use as a tool to …
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Pirates kidnap 12 crew members from Swiss vessel in Nigerian waters
"Pirates kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss merchant vessel on Saturday in Nigerian waters, the ship’s operator said in a statement,” highlighting the ongoing threat of piracy in the area. While …
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‘Hardline takeover’ blamed for latest Boko Haram violence
An increase in Boko Haram violence and tactics in Nigeria has been linked to a power grab by hardline members of the groups leadership, who have allegedly killed the group’s de facto leader some weeks …
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Nigerian military death toll hits 48 in weekend attack by Boko Haram
Underscoring the ongoing lethality of the group even against traditional military targets, Boko Haram attacked and overran a military base in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 48 Nigerian …
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UN report: How Boko Haram is funded
A recent UN report has published sources of funding for the West African terrorist group Boko Haram. The area’s cash economy has allowed the group to finance its operations through extortion, …
Locally-made firearms widespread in Nigeria
Local firearms producers using local blacksmithing capabilities are producing a wide variety of weaponry in the country, ranging from simple shotguns and muzzle loaders to assault rifles and …
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