COUNTER TERRORISM

German’s Chancellor, Merkel kicks off West Africa tour pledging to support fight against terrorism

Boosting counter-terrorism support for countries in West Africa has become one of Angela Merkel’s main priorities on the continent. The chancellor has now pledged millions to improve security in the Sahel region. German Chancellor Angela Merkel started her tour of West Africa on Wednesday, a trip that will see her visit Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger…

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‘Counter-terrorism requires global approach’

The G5 Sahel Permanent Secretary, Maman Sambo Sidikou has restated that the fight against terrorism in the region requires a comprehensive approach, coupled with further consultations and intelligence-sharing. The Permanent Secretary of this bloc made the announcement after meeting the Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Tuesday. “Our destinies are common. We ought to…

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Alleged Embezzlement: Vested interests trying to discredit military counter-terrorism efforts-DHQ

•Blames one Idris Ahmed as sponsor of campaign of calumny •Urge troops to disregard the ‘false message’ Godsgift Onyedinefu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the allegations by some soldiers accusing Army Generals of embezzling allowances meant for the troops and nearly N10bn counter terrorism fund, as a mischievous efforts of some vested…

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Nigerian Army allegedly embezzles N10bn counter-terrorism fund

•Soldiers now eat like beggars Godsgift Onyedinefu The senior officers of the Nigerian Army have been accused of alleged massive corruption and embezzling of nearly N10 billion meant for the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram terrorists in the North East Nigeria. According to the sources the fund was allocated by the…

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