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President Tinubu Renames University Of Maiduguri After Late Muhammadu Buhari
Sahara Reporters
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SaharaReporters had reported how the remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, were buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri after late...
Niger PDP Chairman: We Are Not Moved By Atiku’s Resignation From Party
This Day
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July 17, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna The Niger State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Tanko Beji, has said that the party is not moved by the resignation of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the party. Beji said in Minna on Thursday...
Shettima, former Benin president, others attend 3-day special prayer for Buhari
Business Day
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July 17, 2025
The second special prayer session in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari was held on Thursday at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The session was attended by a wide array of dignitaries, including political figures, religious...
WAFU B Tourney: Flying Eagles to face Niger Republic in semifinal
Daily Post
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July 17, 2025
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Niger Republic in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana. The fixture was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage matches at the competition on Thursday. Nigeria finished top of...
France ends military presence in West Africa, hands over bases in Senegal
TVC News Nigeria
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July 17, 2025
In a significant step toward its withdrawal from the wider region, France on Thursday turned over control of its final significant military facility in Senegal, ending its long-standing military presence in the West African nation. General Pascal...
Enabulele Receives Niger State Counterpart, Reiterates Okpebholo’s Commitment To Sports Development In Edo
Daily Independent
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July 17, 2025
1 Francis Onoiribholo The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has received Alhaji Danjuma Abdul Masu, Chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission, who paid a courtesy visit to his office in Benin...
France Signals Openness to Dialogue on Colonial-Era in Niger
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) France has indicated a readiness to engage in discussions concerning restitution for offenses committed by its military forces in Niger during the colonial period, according to a news agency, which referenced a memo from the office of...
Russian Info Ops; Attritional Battles in Sudan: Africa File, July 17, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Calvin Hodges and Ellery White Key Takeaways: Russia. The Kremlin will likely take...
Surge In Al Qaeda Attacks Sparks Fears Of West African Caliphate
StratNews Global
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July 17, 2025
At dawn on June 1, gunfire pierced the calm at Mali’s Boulkessi military base as waves of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists launched a surprise attack, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops, unfamiliar with the base, which lies near...
France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa
Euronews
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July 17, 2025
Published on 17/07/2025 - 16:44 GMT+2 •Updated 16:49 The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, the last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid Paris' waning regional influence. France has faced...
Rise in al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
Bangladesh Post
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Reuters, Dakar: At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops,...
France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
Associated Press
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July 17, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence in recent years. France has faced opposition from leaders of...
French army leaves Senegal, ends military presence in West Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
Why don't all Africans have free movement within Africa?
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
The African Union's Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted in 2018, aims to give Africans the right to live and work anywhere within the bloc. It was meant to complement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched in 2019 and...
French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
Tracy Press - California
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France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
Analysis-Rise in Al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Anait Miridzhanian DAKAR (Reuters) -At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off...
‘Fortress Europe’s’ African victims
Mail & Guardian
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July 17, 2025
African refugees and migrants fleeing war and dictatorships in search of safety on European shores. (AFP) Europeans may be horrified by United States President Donald Trump’s draconian immigration policies, which include snatching people off the...
French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa
Yahoo News
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France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....
West African Development Bank Expects Regional Cooperation To Boost Growth
Daily Independent
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July 17, 2025
1 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Bank for Investment and Development, EBID has said that economic growth in the 15 member states is likely to inch down to 5.0 per cent this year from 5.1 per cent last year. EBID, linked the...