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Security Cooperation

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Africa

Nigeria and Niger Strengthen Security Ties Despite Ongoing Tensions

Nigeria and Niger have signed a new agreement to enhance their security cooperation, the Nigerian military announced on Thursday reports Reuters. The deal, formalized through a memorandum of understanding by the defense chiefs in Niamey, aims to reinforce collaboration and promote regional stability, despite ongoing tensions following last year's coup in Niger.

todayAugust 30, 2024 3

Africa

Somalia-Turkey maritime deal is a win for both countries, and not a power play for the Horn of Africa

    By Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University   A recent defence deal between Somalia and Turkey has great significance for Somalia and the region’s security. The agreement, which covers both land and sea, aims to enhance defence cooperation between Turkey and Somalia. It includes the possibility of Turkey providing both training and equipment for a Somali navy. Its near-term impact should, however, not be exaggerated. Instead, it should be […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 24

Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout

  By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University   Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have sent Ecowas, west Africa’s main political union of 15 countries, a formal notice of their withdrawal from the bloc. The three countries are governed by military rulers who have overthrown democratically elected leaders since 2021. The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo asked political scientist Olayinka Ajala about the implications of the withdrawal. Why are Mali, Benin […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 3

World

Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new ‘support package’

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said. The figure is an increase of 200 million pounds over the last two years and will ensure the "largest ever commitment of drones," a statement said, adding that he was also due to […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 4

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