Chad on Thursday began a three-day national mourning for soldiers killed in recent terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad region. Twenty-three soldiers were killed […]
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Brigade commander, soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Nigeria: military
The Nigerian military has confirmed that a brigade commander and “some brave soldiers” were killed while repelling an attack by a group of suspected terrorists […]
Russia, Ukraine conduct exchange of fallen soldiers’ bodies
Russia and Ukraine have conducted another exchange of fallen soldiers’ bodies, authorities said Thursday. “As part of the Istanbul agreements, the bodies of 1,000 […]
Soldiers stage coup to oust President Talon in Benin, Presidency says situation under control
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Some soldiers in Benin announced early Sunday on state broadcaster Benin TV that President Patrice Talon had been “removed from office,” […]
GAF begins probe into misconduct of soldiers
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced investigations into the misconduct of some soldiers against a journalist and an eyewitness, according […]
Russia transfers bodies of over 6,000 soldiers to Ukraine
Russia has transferred the bodies of 6,060 fallen soldiers to Ukraine, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky said Monday. Russia agreed to return the bodies […]
Al-Qaeda affiliate says 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack
An al-Qaeda-affiliated group on Thursday claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on a military camp in northern Burkina Faso that left 200 soldiers dead. […]