Security

The trio of United States, Canada, and Finland say they are considering plans to form a consortium to build icebreaker ships, a strategic move seeking to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in the...

The Military government in Mali and state-owned Russia's nuclear company, Rosatom, have reached three cooperation deals and discussed projects which included the establishment of a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant, the firm announced on Wednesday. Rosatom...

The United Nations (UN) says Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as escalating clashes in the region fuel tension. In the allegation contained in...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Nigerian leader and the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states of the regional bloc to support efforts to fully activate its anti-terrorism force, the ECOWAS...

Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan has been appointed Canada's first female Chief of Defence Staff, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday. Carignan, who currently serves as the chief of professional conduct and culture, will replace Gen. Wayne...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Several guests have been feared dead, while others sustained varying injuries after a lone female suicide bomber detonated an IED at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. The female...