Security

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Ukraine said on Friday that it had received bodies of 563 soldiers from Russian authorities, mainly troops who lost their lives in combat in the eastern Donetsk region. "The bodies of 563 fallen...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has alleged that Iran is hatching plans to destabilise the West African sub-region especially Nigeria, the most populous black nation. Israel and Iran have had strained relations...

By John Ikani South Africa announced the temporary closure of its primary border with Mozambique on Wednesday, citing security concerns as protests in Mozambique, fueled by election dispute allegations, have grown more intense. Human rights groups...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Zimbabwean authorities have placed a ban "with immediate effect" on the use of mobile phones among police officers while on duty. They are only allowed to use their official walkie-talkies while performing their...

By John Ikani Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has entered a new military cooperation pact with Mali's CDF, Maj. Gen. Oumar Diarra with a view to fostering intelligence sharing and joint training...

By John Ikani Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is at the frontlines of a direct offensive against Boko Haram, in response to a recent assault that left dozens dead. The presidency announced Deby's personal command...