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Published on 02:48 GMT

Christian worker freed in northwest Nigeria after pair were kidnapped

Christians hold signs as they march on the streets of Abuja during a prayer and penance for peace and security in Nigeria in Abuja on March 1, 2020. The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria gathered faithfuls and other Christians to pray for security and to …

Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on 00:24 GMT

U.S. AFRICOM Chief Defends Burkina Faso Involvement Amid African Criticism

NAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has defended Washington’s controversial involvement in Burkina Faso, stating that the mission was aimed at “rescuing the country from a hunter regime” …

Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
Published on 00:09 GMT

U.S. military posture in Africa shifts while terrorist threats intensify

America’s military is supplying its closest counterparts in Africa that share overlapping security interests with vital information and intelligence assets — as numerous terrorist groups pose escalating threats and China deliberately expands its social and …

Source: DefenseScoop - Pending
Published on May 29, 2025

US Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the nonstop airstrikes on 'Special Report.' A top United States military general warned Thursday that terror groups in Africa are ramping up their ability to conduct …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on May 29, 2025

African football legends light up Mogadishu in historic peace match

By HalliganAgade Thursday May 29, 2025 Former Cameroon Striker Samuel Eto'o (C) in action at Mogadishu Stadium, May 27, 2025. /Ministry of Youth and Sports in Somalia On Tuesday, thousands of Somalis, young and old, filled the Mogadishu Stadium …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

US General Langley sustains criticism of Traore over West Africa terrorism

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) chief Michael Langley. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] US Africa Command (AFRICOM) chief Michael Langley, has stood by his criticism of Burkina Faso's military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, despite earlier backlash from Africans. …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on May 26, 2025

Politics and Religion in Liberia: Why the Senate Must Proceed with Caution on Religious Holiday Legislation Amid Rising ...

The recent reemergence of the debate in the Liberian Senate regarding the establishment of separate Christian and Muslim public holidays has stirred significant public discourse—and rightfully so. While the proposal, backed by several senators, appears to …

Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
Published on 02:57 GMT

AFRICOM asks for help deterring terrorism, after Trump pulls aid to allied countries

Deterring the spread of terrorism in Africa and countering China’s push to influence African governments got a lot harder after the Trump administration cut off billions in foreign aid earlier this year, officials say. U.S. Africa Command, which does …

Source: Defense One - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2025

AFRICOM chief warns China attempting to ‘replicate’ US assistance as Washington pulls back

U.S. Marine Gen. Michael Langley, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, visits Cap Draa during African Lion 2025 (AL25) in Tan-Tan, Morocco May 23, 2025. (Photo by Libby Weiler, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa) WASHINGTON — As the US …

Source: Breaking Defense - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2025

Funding terror: how west Africa’s deadly jihadists get the money they need to survive

The west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s. One of the most vicious groups operating in the region is Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Support Group for Islam and Muslims). The militant group …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

US rethinking the future of military command in Africa

The United States is reviewing the future of its military command for Africa, according to the top U.S. general for the continent, who urged African governments to voice their opinions in Washington about the potential restructuring. General Michael …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

US general flags new plan for military command in Africa

Nairobi — The US is assessing the future of its military command for Africa, its top general for the continent said on Tuesday, and called on African governments to make their views on its possible elimination known in Washington. The Trump administration …

Source: BusinessLIVE - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

US weighing future of military command in Africa, top general says

U.S. Marine General Michael Langley, head of Africa Command, speaks to reporters alongside Botswana Defence Force Commander Lt. Gen. Placid Segokgo at a defense conference in Gaborone, Botswana on June 25, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Stewart/File Photo …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on May 27, 2025

IS-claimed attack in Niger kills soldiers

Several soldiers have been killed in an attack targeting a military post in western Niger, a local source told AFP Tuesday, in an offensive claimed by the Islamic State group. The border area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso has long been a hideout for …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2025

US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand on own

TAN TAN, Morocco -- The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies' underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in Africa must be ready to stand more on their own. At African …

Source: ABC News - New York - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

US to scale back Africa footprint and demands better 'burden sharing'

Published on 26/05/2025 - 12:55 GMT+2 The United States is recalibrating its military position across Africa, moving away from its traditional emphasis on good governance and tackling the root causes of insurgency. Instead, it is urging its …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

US Military Pullback in Africa Opens Door for China and Russia

The U.S. military is shifting its Africa strategy away from long-standing efforts to address governance and root causes of conflict. Instead, Washington is pressing African security forces to operate more independently as America reduces its footprint. At …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 25, 2025

US military to African allies: Prepare to stand more on your own

(AP) — The United States military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies, telling its fragile allies in Africa they must be ready to stand more on their own. At African Lion, its largest joint training exercise on the …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2025

US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

Commander announces US initiating ‘largest-ever strike from aircraft carrier’

(MENAFN) The U.S. Navy carried out its largest-ever airstrike from an aircraft carrier earlier this year, according to Admiral James Kilby, acting chief of naval operations. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event in Washington, Kilby revealed …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 10:40 GMT

Suicide bombardment murders 10 in Somalia

(MENAFN) A suicide bombing in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 10 people outside a military base. The attacker targeted a group of teenage recruits waiting to enlist at the Damanyo military facility. Al-Shabaab, the …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

CSI welcomes Trump’s decision to end Syria sanctions

— Calls for further measures to protect religious minorities ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) welcomes President Trump’s long-overdue decision, announced on May 14, to lift the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Member of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison for Terrorism Offenses

Minh Quang Pham, also known as “Amim”, 41, was sentenced today to 44 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for attempted suicide bombing in alliance with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), a designated foreign terrorist organization. …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:19 GMT

Massachusetts Member of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison for Terrorism Offenses

Minh Quang Pham, also known as “Amim”, 41, of Massachusetts, was sentenced today to 44 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for attempted suicide bombing in alliance with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), a designated foreign …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 09:24 GMT

Russia, Somalia vow security collaboration

(MENAFN) Russia and Somalia have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in areas including security, politics, trade, and economics, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The announcement followed discussions between Russia’ …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 11:14 GMT

Removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad opens new, uncertain chapter in Syria's prolonged conflict

(MENAFN) The removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad has opened a new and uncertain chapter in Syria's prolonged conflict, raising serious concerns about the country’s future stability and the regional balance of power. Key questions remain unanswered …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

CSI calls on Trump, Starmer, to prevent genocide in Syria

Appeal from Christian Solidarity International comes after days of massacres on the Syrian coastline ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the massacre of over 1,000 Alawite civilians by pro-government forces …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

Cappadonna of WuTang Premiers Docuseries 'Cappadonna's That's My Word!' Ep 1 & Ep 2

Cappadonna's documentary film series That's My Word! is being screened at UMD the day before WuTang performs in Baltimore City BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cappadonna's "That's My Word! …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

WAITLIST FUNDED: Lawmakers Increase Funding for Special Needs ESA

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Mississippi lawmakers voted to increase funding for the state’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program. House Bill 42, which provides state funding for K-12 schools, …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

The Road to Freedom Stage Play & Awareness Event Shines a Powerful Light on Human Trafficking JUNE 28 in Los Angeles

A one-day community event at the Assistance League Theatre combines theatre, art, advocacy, and action in the fight against human trafficking. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 28th The Road to Freedom by Yolande …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

PE Energy Submits Landmark Audit to NUPRC, Advancing Measurement Reform and Transparency in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector

PE Energy Ltd. delivers Nigeria’s first full audit of upstream measurement systems, setting the stage for reform, transparency, and 100% hydrocarbon accounting. ABUJA, NIGERIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark milestone for …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs a Strong Domestic Market to Ensure Financial Stability, Beyond Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed that Ukraine remains in a state of so-called “restricted default” (RD). This means that the country has not yet reached agreements on a …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

Astana International Forum 2025 Opens with Resounding Call for Global Cooperation

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025 opened today with a high-level ceremony that set the stage for two days of strategic dialogue and cross-border collaboration. Held under the auspices …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Classic Learning Test Earns Multiple State Policy Victories

Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas now accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for college admissions, breaking the SAT/ACT duopoly and expanding student choice. ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawmakers in …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

SINDO DNT Co., Ltd Launches Global Campaign for Bellavia: A Proven Anti-Adhesion Coating for Urban Infrastructure

Field-tested across 150 Korean municipalities over 20 years, Bellavia now enters global markets as a scalable urban cleanliness solution. SEOUL, GANGNAM-GU, SOUTH KOREA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For nearly 20 years, South Korean …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:28 GMT

Yale Hosts Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference with Ambassador Siddiqui among Top Diplomatic Voices

CT, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University convened students from Ivy League institutions, including Harvard, Cornell, and Princeton, alongside senior academics, …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

Workers Demand Protection from Extreme Heat – OFL Urges Government to Act

TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As another sweltering Ontario summer approaches, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), frontline workers, and Ontario NDP MPPs gathered at Queen’s Park to demand immediate passage of the Heat Stress Act, a …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 07:15 GMT

New edition of Reinventing Democracy offers the United Kingdom - and others - an original solution to its political woes

Right for Britons to put topics on political agenda, written constitution, end absolute power, how abuses such as financial engineering could be curtailed LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British citizens are …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Quit Like Sweden: On its 20th Anniversary, Global Treaty Needs a New Ally

20 years after the landmark FCTC treaty, smoking still kills 8 million yearly. Quit Like Sweden says: it’s time to act, following Sweden's successful model. UNITED KINGDOM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 20th anniversary of the …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

Recorte de tipos del Banco de Indonesia: Entre el crecimiento y la estabilidad – Análisis del Grupo Financiero EBC

EBC Financial Group analiza el recorte de 25 puntos básicos del Banco de Indonesia hasta el 5,50%, sopesando los riesgos y oportunidades de la estrategia. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Banco de Indonesia (BI) redujo …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

Recorte de tipos del Banco de Indonesia: Entre el crecimiento y la estabilidad – Análisis del Grupo Financiero EBC

EBC Financial Group analiza el recorte de 25 puntos básicos del Banco de Indonesia hasta el 5,50%, sopesando los riesgos y oportunidades de la estrategia. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Banco de Indonesia (BI) redujo …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Time to act on Indigenous health inequities: ending discrimination based on place of residence!

National Forum on Urban Indigenous Health Governance in Care, Health Services and Healing MONTRÉAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the National Forum on Urban Indigenous Health Governance in Care, Health Services and Healing, the Native Friendship …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Iniquité en santé autochtone : il faut mettre fin à la discrimination basée sur le lieu de résidence.

Forum national sur la gouvernance urbaine en santé autochtone en matière de soins, de services de santé et de guérison MONTRÉAL, 29 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- À l’occasion du Forum national sur la gouvernance urbaine en santé autochtone en matière de …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:31 GMT

EBC Financial Group：インドネシア銀行の利下げ戦略、そしてBRICSの現状を乗り切る

EBCはインドネシア中央銀行（BI）の0.25%の利下げ（5.50%へ引き下げ）について分析し、財政刺激策とインドネシアルピア（IDR）に対するリスク、そしてBRICS加盟による地政学的な機会とのバランスを検討しています。 JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- インドネシア中銀（BI）は、政策金利を25ベーシスポイント引き下げ、5.50％としました。今年2 …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

Gender, climate and security in focus at OSCE workshop in Stockholm

How gender intersects with climate-related security risks was one of the questions explored by experts and practitioners at the “Gendered Perspectives on Climate and Security: Opportunities for Enhancing Equality in Resilience Strategies” workshop …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Advancing Institutional Capacities to Combat Human Trafficking

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) today marks the conclusion of its project, Simulation-Based Training Exercise for Local Anti-Trafficking Structures in BiH, with a conference attended by approximately 35 in-person participants and …

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