Nigeria Withdraws Troops From Mali, Deploys More To Tackle Boko Haram
Nigeria will commence the withdrawal of some its troops from the Peace Support Operations in Mali, the Defence headquarters (DHQ) announced on Tuesday. According to […]
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ECOWAS Leaders Canvass International Support For Political Transition in Mali, Guinea Bissau
The 43rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government opened in Abuja on Wednesday 7th July 2013 with the regional leaders calling […]
ECOWAS Security Chiefs Confer With UN Team On Mali
Defence and Security Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) troop contributing countries are today meeting in Bamako with United Nations (UN) […]
Niger bombs target Areva mine and military camp
Two bombs have exploded at a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in two towns in northwestern Niger, officials say. The bombers […]
ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek W/A Command for UN Mission in Mali
The 12,800-strong UN stabilization force which is to replace the African-led Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) should be commanded by a West African, in recognition […]