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| Syrian Druze woman tells reporter she is being kidnapped by Bedouins, Qatari channel cuts off interview |
| 2025-07-21 |
| [IsraelTimes] A clip shared widely on social media shows the Qatari Al-Araby news channel cutting off an interview with a Druze woman in southern Syria after she tells a reporter that she and her family are being abducted by Bedouins. In the clip, which was filmed yesterday, a reporter interviews a group of Bedouins in a car as they leave the Sweida area, where clashes between Druze and Bedouins have raged in recent days, leaving hundreds dead. In the interview, one of the men in the car points to several Druze women and children in the back seat, and explains that he kidnapped them in retaliation against the Druze people. Just like Hamas, ISIS, Boko Haram, and the government of Iran. The reporter then turns to one of the women, who says she had been besieged in her home for seven days by Bedouin forces until they forced her out and took her captive.Just seconds into the interview, the studio anchor interrupts the reporter, and the broadcast is cut. |
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| Zagazola - Hunters recover 10 rustled cows after gun duel with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno | |
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 ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality.../ISWAP turbans who rustled the livestock. Zagazola Makama report that the recovery followed a distress report received by the hunters from farmers who sighted armed turbans moving cattle through the bush near the Ruga settlement. One of the hunters said that the team immediately mobilised and intercepted the holy warriors on July 16. He said ''On sighting the turbans with the rustled cattle, we engaged them in a fierce shootout. While they fled with some of the cows, we were able to recover 10 at the scene,'' he said. The recovered cows were taken for safekeeping, while efforts are ongoing to trace the fleeing turbans and recover the remaining livestock. Police say the recovered cows will be handed over to the Borno State Livestock Management Agency (BORLMA) committee upon conclusion of the investigation. | |
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| Mahmuda militants killed seven people and abducted several others in a raid on a village in Kwara State |
| 2025-07-16 |
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| Undermining Russia's Influence in Africa: British Send Secret Mission to CAR |
| 2025-07-16 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. by Arkady Melikov [REGNUM] British Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Alison King intends to make an unofficial visit to the neighboring Central African Republic (CAR). According to a source for the African Initiative news agency, the goal of the secret trip is to try to convince the CAR leadership to take an anti-Russian position in the international arena and refuse to use military units trained by Russian specialists. “The British and French authorities are doing everything possible to undermine Russian political influence in the countries of Tropical Africa and return them to the status of semi-colonies of the West,” noted Kirill Babayev, a specialist on the region and president of the National Coordination Center (NCC) for International Business Cooperation, in a commentary to Regnum News Agency. Given the special interest mentioned by former colonial powers, in this case Britain, it is necessary to look at Ambassador King's record and the context of her mission. Alison King took up her duties as the UK's acting ambassador to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in April 2023. Since London does not have a separate diplomatic mission in the Central African capital of Bangui, she also oversees the CAR. King previously served as deputy head of the British mission in Lebanon, and before that she headed the Middle East and North Africa sector in the British diplomatic system. She also had experience working at the British Foreign Office, where she oversaw relations with the states of Northern and Central Europe and interaction with EU institutions. King began to “work substantively” with Africa within the framework of negotiation formats to resolve the conflict in Sudan and as a participant in the work of the European Commission on sanctions and “blood” diamonds (diamonds mined in areas where military operations are taking place). The probable goals of the current secret visit to the Central African Republic can be judged by the latest publications on the official resources of the British Embassy in the DRC - for the end of June and the beginning of July 2025. It is obvious that the real problems of the CAR are not among London's priorities. The main topic of all statements remains the active presence of Russia, which the British side is clearly concerned about. Thus, at the end of June, the British diplomatic mission issued a statement by its delegate to the UN Security Council, which expressed interest in the elections in the Central African Republic scheduled for 2026. Although it noted "the progress made in extending state authority in some areas of the country," London simultaneously expressed concern about Bangui's choice of security partners. In particular, the UK calls on the Central African Republic authorities to pay attention to the actions of pro-Russian groups and ensure that those who violate human rights are held accountable. According to the British side, the protection of the electoral process in the republic should be handled exclusively by the UN Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). However, as many analysts emphasize, the effectiveness of this structure in matters of establishing order in the country remains extremely low. Moreover, the supposed neutrality of the mission is increasingly being questioned, since, according to experts, it is being used by Western structures to lobby their own interests and influence the domestic political situation. In 2024, the world community learned about large-scale incidents of sexual violence involving MINUSCA peacekeepers. Human rights organizations reported that such crimes had been committed systematically since 2015. Despite the fact that investigations and revelations were published, including by Western media, the reaction of British diplomacy was not aimed at the real facts of human rights violations. Instead of seeking justice for the victims, London representatives insisted on the need to urgently combat “disinformation and hate speech,” including criticism of the MINUSCA mission itself. Meanwhile, human rights groups well informed about the situation in the CAR confirm that the main threat to human rights is posed by armed groups that are not controlled by the central government. It is noteworthy that some leaders and active participants of these groups live peacefully in European countries, without fear of any responsibility for their crimes. In a recent statement by the British diplomatic mission on July 10, made within the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, London once again appealed to the CAR with a demand to disband the armed units trained by Russian military instructors: "We urge the Central African Republic to include these militias in a formal disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programme to prevent a resurgence of instability," the British side said. According to experts on the region, behind all of London's recent statements on the situation in the CAR there is a medium-term goal - to weaken Russia's presence ahead of the national elections in 2026. For this purpose, the republic's authorities will blackmail with sanctions and try to destabilize the situation with the help of militant groups. Even when it comes to the CAR’s return to the Kimberley Process, an international initiative to combat the trade in conflict diamonds, London’s emphasis remains the same. Instead of discussing the prospects for the CAR diamond industry, the embassy’s statement once again emphasizes its dissatisfaction with Russia’s position. Only a secondary mention is made of the CAR government’s call to comply with the terms of participation in the Kimberley Process and to ensure that the benefits of diamond production and export go to the country’s citizens themselves. It is possible that traditional instruments of pressure will be used, from accusations of human rights violations to threats of sanctions and intervention through international structures. Moreover, back in 2024, sources of the African Initiative in the CAR reported the existence of a MINUSCA directive allowing the mission to participate in combat clashes with national armed forces. "However, the current authorities of the CAR and other states in the region understand well that Russia is a reliable and profitable partner that respects both the sovereignty and traditional values of African countries and peoples, and are unlikely to agree to return to Western dictates," Kirill Babayev notes. Cooperation between Russia and the CAR is constantly expanding, and the leaders of the two countries are linked by friendly relations. "I am convinced that the CAR has no alternative to friendship with Russia," the interlocutor added. Related: Democratic Republic of Congo: 2025-07-13 ISIS-aligned rebels kill 66 civilians in eastern Congo Democratic Republic of Congo: 2025-07-10 Legal complaint targets family of DRC's Felix Tshisekedi for looting Democratic Republic of Congo: 2025-07-05 Fragile peace in Eastern DRC as M23 reacts cautiously to Kinshasa-Kigali acccord Related: Central African Republic: 2025-05-11 Boko Haram Threats Force Authorities To Cancel Muslim Friday Prayers In Cameroon Central African Republic: 2025-04-28 Africa's Gold: Why There Were 50 Attempts on the Pro-Russian President Central African Republic: 2025-04-15 Balancing economics and security on the Nigeria-Cameroon border |
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| Nigeria jails 44 people for involvement in Boko Haram terrorism |
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[TRT.GLOBAL] Nigeria has placed in durance vileMaw! They're comin' to get me, Maw! 44 people with terms of up to 30 years for funding terrorist activities, a front man for a counterterrorism agency said on Saturday. The convicted were among 54 suspects arraigned in four specially-constituted civilian courts set up at a military base in the town of Kainji in central Niger state, Abu Michael, a front man for Nigeria's counterterrorism centre said in a statement. The trial of the remaining 10 cases was adjourned to a later date, he said. On Wednesday, Nigeria resumed trials of the suspects seven years after it suspended prosecution of over 1,000 people suspected of ties with the Boko Haram ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality...terrorist group, which has been unleashing violence since 2009. "The verdicts delivered from the trials resulted in prison sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years, all to be served with hard labour," Michael said. "With the latest convictions, Nigeria has now secured a total of 785 cases involving terrorism financing and other terrorism-related offences," said the statement. |
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| The family has announced passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari |
| 2025-07-14 |
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Muhammadu Buhari, who took power in Nigeria by both coup and ballot box, dead at 82 [CBC] Former military ruler who became a 'converted democrat' fought endemic corruption Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa's most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian leader to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said. "President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m., following a prolonged illness," President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson said in a post on social media platform X. Buhari, 82, who first led the country as a military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, earned a devoted following for his brand of anti-corruption conviction politics. He referred to himself as a "converted democrat" and swapped his military uniform for kaftans and prayer caps. "I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody," was a constant refrain Buhari told supporters and critics alike. Buhari defeated  Goodluck Jonathan... 14th President of Nigeria. He was Governor of Bayelsa State from 9 December 2005 to 28 May 2007, and was sworn in as Vice President on 29 May 2007. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). He is a lover of nifty hats, which makes him easily recognizable unless someone else in the room is wearing a neat chapeau.Other than that he's pretty useless as the Boko Haram debacle shows... , who served as president from 2010-15, in what was judged to be Nigeria's fairest election to date. Many hoped the retired major-general would crack down on gangs, just as he had as the country's military head of state. Instead, violence that had mostly been confined to the northeast spread. That left swaths of Nigeria outside the control of its stretched security forces as button men in the northwest, armed separatists and gangs in the southeast roamed unchecked. Much of Buhari's appeal lay in the anti-corruption ethos that was a central plank of his agenda both as a military and civilian ruler. He said endemic corruption in Nigeria's political culture was holding people back. But Buhari quickly disappointed after his 2015 win. He took six months to name his cabinet. During that time, the oil-dependent economy was hobbled by low crude prices, prompting people to call him "Baba Go Slow." His second victory in 2019 came despite his initial term being blighted by Nigeria's first recession in a generation, murderous Moslem attacks on oilfields and repeated hospital stays. Born on Dec. 17, 1942, in Daura, in the northwestern state of Katsina, Buhari enrolled in the army at 19. He would eventually rise to the rank of major-general. He seized power in 1983 as a military ruler, promising to revitalize a mismanaged country. Buhari took a tough line on everything from the conditions sought by the International Monetary Fund to unruliness in bus lineups. In 1984, his administration attempted to kidnap a former minister and vocal critic living in Britannia. The plot failed when London airport officials opened the crate containing the kidnapped politician. Buhari's first stint in power was short-lived. He was removed after only 18 months by another military officer, Ibrahim Babangida. He spent much of the following 30 years in fringe political parties and trying to run for president until his eventual victory over Jonathan in 2015. Related: Muhammadu Buhari 04/23/2025 Fulani expansion war, a federal pet, by Ochereome Nnanna - Vanguard News Muhammadu Buhari 11/17/2024 Millions Of Dollars Meant For Boko Haram Fight Invested In U.S. Luxury Real Estate Tied To Ex-Nigerian Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, Allies Muhammadu Buhari 12/29/2023 Nigeria: Christmas Massacre Death Toll Hits 195, 10,000 Displaced, More Than 1,000 Homes Burned Down
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| Nigerian army 'neutralizes' 24 Boko Haram terrorists in coordinated operations |
| 2025-07-11 |
| [AA.COM.TR] Nigeria's military has ''neutralized'' 24 Boko Haram... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality... bully boyz in coordinated operations in the West African country's northeast, an army statement said Thursday. Nigerian troops backed by air support and local forces eliminated several Boko Haram and Islamic State  ...formerly ISIS or ISIL, depending on your preference. Before that they were al-Qaeda in Iraq, as shaped by Abu Musab Zarqawi. They're really very devout, committing every atrocity they can find in the Koran and inventing a few more. They fling Allaharound with every other sentence, but to hear western pols talk they're not reallyMoslems.... West Africa Province (ISWAP) bully boyz in northeastern operations between July 4 and 9, the army wrote on X. The operations were carried out in the northeastern state of Borno and surrounding regions. At least nine people were killed and four injured on Sunday in an attack by Boko Haram bully boyz on the Malam Fatori community in Borno state. Nigeria has long faced attacks from armed gangs as well as terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP, the West African branch of ISIS (ISIS), in various parts of the country. |
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| 9 killed in attack by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria |
| 2025-07-08 |
| [AA.COM.TR] At least nine people were killed and four injured Sunday in an attack by Boko Haram... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality... murderous Moslems on the Malam Fatori community in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria Sugun Mai Mele, the commissioner for local governments, said the incident occurred around 270 kilometers (167 miles) from the state capital, Maiduguri. He also led a delegation on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is currently on an official trip abroad, to commiserate with the victims' families. ''We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is out of the country on an official assignment, to condole with the people of Malam Fatori over the recent unfortunate attack,'' a statement said. He assured that the Borno state government and the military will do everything possible to secure the community. ''Malam Fatori is one local government area that we are committed to ensuring its stability because of its strategic importance, urging the people to be more resilient and prayerful to avert future incidents,'' the statement said. The commissioner added that excavators would be deployed to dig trenches around the local government headquarters to ward off future attacks by Boko Haram holy warriors. He also warned residents against any form of collaboration with holy warriors, saying anyone found guilty would face consequences. To support each of the victims' families, 500,000 naira ($326) was given, while the four injured victims received 250,000 naira ($163) each. |
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| Boko Haram Strongholds Destroyed in NAF Airstrikes |
| 2025-07-08 |
[PUNCHNG] The Nigerian Air Force on Saturday, July 6, 2025, launched coordinated precision  ...KABOOM!... s targeting key Boko Haram ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality...enclaves in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State The operation, executed under Operation Hadin Kai, focused on Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two long-established strongholds of the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram. The area, known for its difficult terrain along the Nigeria-Cameroon ...a long, narrow country that fills the space between Nigeria and Chad on the northeast, CAR to the southeast. Prior to incursions by Boko Haram nothing ever happened there... border, had recently seen a surge in terrorist activity, including reports of a logistics buildup and the presence of senior JAS commanders. A statement on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strikes were carried out after intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions confirmed the presence of terrorist infrastructure. Ejodame said, ''In a major blow to krazed killer networks in Nigeria's North-East, the Nigerian Air Force under OPHK, launched precision air strikes on 6 July 2025 against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State. ''The high-profile targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long served as fortified enclaves for the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram. |
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| Nigeria: Boko Haram militants attack Borno State, killing 9 and injuring 4 |
| 2025-07-07 |
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Related: Borno State: 2025-07-05 Nigerian Troops Uncover Cache Of 56 Explosive Devices Planted By Boko Haram On Borno Bridge Borno State: 2025-06-27 Again, court jails ''Mama Boko Haram'' two others for N11m contract fraud in Maiduguri Borno State: 2025-06-27 Another IED blast kills four, injures 10 in Borno |
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