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Is Nigeria the Next Front in America’s Global War On Terror?

February 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

During a written exchange with senators after his recent testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, the Obama administration’s nominee to lead the CIA, John Brennan, argued that there is no geographical limit to the ability of the United States to … read more »

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Nigeria calls for U.S. help on Boko Haram

December 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria has appealed to the United States to assist it in tackling the spate of violence occasioned by the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram and other security breaches bedevilling the nation. President Goodluck Jonathan made the appeal Tuesday when General … read more »

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Nigeria: Boko Haram Capable of Exporting Violence

December 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Misbahu Bashir,Daily Trust Alliance between the Boko Haram sect and other groups around the word has increased the sect’s strength to export violence, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of US Africa Command, has said. The commander made the remarks … read more »

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Why is Mali spiraling out of control?

August 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Northern Mali promises to be the graveyard of scores of innocent people if African countries don’t collectively challenge Western influence in the region. Mali is fast becoming the Afghanistan of Africa. The tragic reality is that Mali – a large … read more »

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The Islamist threat in Africa

June 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Recent warnings in Washington about the influence and cooperation of Islamist movements in Africa should not fall on deaf ears. Speaking at a seminar of the Africa Center for Strategic studies in Washington last week, US Army Gen. Carter Ham … read more »

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U.S. Military Expansion In Africa Aimed At China

June 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

[In] recent years have witnessed a radical shift of Africa’s role – not as a new important global player, but rather as an important playing ground for the new “Great Game”. And the country that has really changed the global … read more »

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African extremist groups linking up: US general

June 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Three of Africa’s largest extremist groups are sharing funds and swapping explosives in what could signal a dangerous escalation of security threats on the continent, the commander of the U.S. military’s Africa Command said on Monday. General Carter Ham said … read more »

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US Military Expands Presence in Africa

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The commander of U.S. forces for Africa, Army General Carter Ham, said Monday that the U.S. military is increasing its operations on the continent as terrorist groups begin to work closer together to carry out attacks in the region. The … read more »

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Nigerian violence threatens to ignite wider Muslim-Christian conflict

December 31, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

(CNN) — There are ominous signs in Nigeria that the campaign of violence by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram is leading to wider and more explosive sectarian tensions — in a country where Christian-Muslim relations are often tense and … read more »

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UN condemns Nigeria church attacks

December 26, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

New York – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the attacks targeting Christian churches in Nigeria and called for an end to violence there. “The secretary general expresses his sympathy and condolences to the people of Nigeria and … read more »

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Boko Haram bombings strike at Nigeria’s faultlines

December 26, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

* Boko Haram seeking to trigger ethnic and sectarian strife * Nigeria half Christian, half Muslim, largely peaceful * “Middle Belt” has been a flashpoint for tensions By Tim Cocks LAGOS, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Christmas Day bomb attacks against … read more »

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Nigerian ‘bomber’ videos emerge

September 18, 2011 by benim

Lagos – Videos have emerged purporting to show members of a Nigerian Islamist sect preparing for suicide attacks, including a young man said to be responsible for last month’s bombing of UN headquarters. The two videos obtained by AFP are … read more »

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Nations focus on al-Qaeda Sahara terrorism

September 7, 2011 by benim

Algiers – Foreign ministers of Algeria and neighbouring countries began discussions on Wednesday over confronting terrorism in the vast desolate spaces of North Africa’s Sahara Desert. High level delegations from France and the United States, including the head of the … read more »

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Algeria calls for peaceful dialogue in Libya

June 2, 2011 by benim

Algeria on Wednesday called for an inclusive dialogue in Libya with the participation of all Libyan parties to reach a peaceful settlement of the crisis. Speaking at a press conference in the capital Algiers, Abdelkader Messahel, Algerian Delegate Minister for … read more »

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Libyan rebels reject African Union peace plan

April 11, 2011 by benim

Libyan rebels swiftly rejected an African Union peace initiative on Monday, saying there could be no deal to end a two-month-old civil war unless Muammar Gaddafi left power. The initiative collapsed hours after South African President Jacob Zuma, head of … read more »

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No deal without Gadhafi leaving: Benghazi protest

April 11, 2011 by benim

BENGHAZI, Libya – Several hundred Libyans are protesting in the eastern rebel stronghold, saying there can be no peace without Moammar Gadhafi’s departure and expressing little faith in an African Union team trying to mediate a cease fire. About 600 … read more »

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Missing photographer located in Libya

April 10, 2011 by benim

An award-winning Associated Press photographer covering the conflict in Libya was located Sunday after being missing for more than a day, the news agency said. Altaf Qadri was safe and unhurt, and was on his way back to the AP … read more »

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NATO air strikes help repel attack on Libyan town

April 10, 2011 by benim

AJDABIYAH, Libya – NATO air strikes helped stop a major assault by Libyan forces loyal to Col. Muammar Gaddafi on the rebel-held town of Ajdabiyah on Sunday. NATO said it had hit 11 tanks outside the eastern town and six … read more »

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Libya stalemate could thicken fog of war for NATO

April 10, 2011 by benim

As the prospect of a long stalemate rises in Libya, the fog of war could get thicker for NATO after two friendly fire incidents highlighted the limitations of its aerial campaign. Rebels and Moamer Kadhafi forces have battled back-and-forth on … read more »

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Gadhafi’s snipers,tanks terrorize civilians

March 22, 2011 by benim

Moammar Gadhafi’s snipers and tanks are terrorizing civilians in the coastal city of Misrata, a resident said, and the U.S. military warned Tuesday it was “considering all options” in response to dire conditions there that have left people cowering in … read more »

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US fighter jet crashes over Libya, crew are safe only with minor injuries

March 22, 2011 by benim

A U.S. fighter jet crashed in Libya after an apparent equipment malfunction but both crewmembers were able to eject and were back in American hands with only minor injuries, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The F-15E Strike Eagle jet was conducting … read more »

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