insert_link World NATO confirms North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk NATO's Secretary-General has confirmed that North Korean forces are in the Russian territory of Kursk. That region is partially controlled by Ukraine signaling that they are now or soon to be in direct combat. William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Africa France reducing military presence in West, Central Africa to 600 troops: sources By Daphné BENOIT France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries […] today17 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria denies plans for foreign military bases amid regional concerns Nigeria's government says it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders. This follows reports that the government was planning to do so after three West African countries asked French and US troops to leave their country. today7 May, 2024
