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JUST-IN: 2 Top Leaders Of Ansaru Terrorist Group Arrested
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has announced that security forces have arrested two top Ansaru leaders in high-risk intelligence operations. Ribadu named the arrested terror kingpins as Mahmud Muhammad Usman a.k.a. Abu...

Major Breakthrough in Anti-terror War as Nigerian Security Forces Capture 2 Leaders of Ansaru Terrorist Group
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that security forces recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu told newsmen in Abuja that the intelligence-led...

UPDATED: Top Ansaru terrorist group leaders arrested
Nigeria’s security forces have captured most wanted Ansaru terrorist group leader, Mahmud Muhammad Usman also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/ Mukhtar, for masterminding several high-profile attacks in the country. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu...

How Security Forces Captured Top Ansaru Terrorist Leaders – NSA
News Investigators/ The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that security forces recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Mr Ribadu told newsmen in Abuja that the...

Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Wins at Locarno
Sho Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” has won Locarno’s top award, its Golden Leopard for titles playing in the Swiss festival’s main International Competition. As noticed by Variety, the film was warmly received at the festival, charming the...

Locarno Open Doors: ‘Kachifo,’ ‘Black Snake,’ ‘Diary of a Goat Woman’ Win Big at Africa-Focused Forum
Dika Ofama’s “Kachifo (Till the Morning Comes),” Naishe Nyamubaya’s “Black Snake” and Azata Soro’s “Diary of a Goat Woman” won big at a vibrant Open Doors forum at this week’s Locarno Film Festival. The three shared its Open Doors Grant, the...

M23 Violates DRC Ceasefire, Mali Coup, El Fasher Assault: Africa File, August 14, 2025
To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Rwandan-backed M23 rebels launched an...

Sports5 minutes ago Transfer Updates: Baleba, Hjulmand, Eze, Wissa, Ouattara, Garnacho, Others Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £50 million transfer deal for Sporting Lisbon’s Denmark international, Morten Hjulmand, should their pursuit of …
According to The Sun, the Red Devils view Hjulmand, 26, as a ready-made addition to the club’s midfield. Tottenham, meanwhile, are growing confident of securing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Teamtalk reports that Spurs believe their transfer...

Understanding the plot to break Ghana and destroy the AES countries
Opinion By Onyeoma Nwachinemere THERE’S a storm brewing over Ghana, and it didn’t start yesterday. The tragedy is layered, the signs are familiar, and for those who have lived through history’s brutal cycles of foreign meddling and orchestrated...

Anatomy of terror: Daesh expansion in Africa
In recent years, Africa has become one of the regions where Daesh is most active. Daesh factions are particularly active in West Africa, East Africa and the Sahel. A look at the 2025 Global Terrorism Index data reveals that the Sahel region stands...

Mali’s Purge Reveals a Regime Afraid of Its Own Shadow
Mali's government has detained dozens of soldiers, mostly from the National Guard, over an alleged plot to destabilise the regime. Reports vary, but between 30 and 55 arrests have been made, including two prominent generals, Abass Dembélé and Néma...

Convicted coup leader deported by ICE following arrest in Cincinnati
Convicted coup leader deported by ICE following arrest in Cincinnati WAY. OKAY. IT IS ANOTHER IMPACT DAY HERE ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI. THANKS FOR JOINING US AT NOON. I’M KELLY RIPPIN AND I’M STEVEN ALBRITTON HERE WITH METEOROLOGIST ADAM...

CHAN 2024: Two Countries Seal Quarter-Final Spots, Battle For Golden Boot Heats Up
Kenya’s Harambee Stars booked their ticket to the last eight with a game to spare in Group A, thanks to DR Congo’s 2-0 victory over Angola on Thursday. The result left Kenya at the summit with seven points, while Morocco and DR Congo trail closely...

Mali arrests 2 generals, Frenchman in alleged coup plot
Mali's military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accused of attempting to destabilize the country. The announcement followed rumors in...

France's complete withdrawal from West Africa should worry the rest of the world
Last month, France’s armed forces finished dismantling their bases in Senegal, the last West African country to have hosted a permanent French military presence. The withdrawal marked the final chapter of a French retreat from the region that...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
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Mali's rulers arrest 2 generals, suspected French agent in alleged coup plot
Mali's military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accused of attempting to destabilize the country. The announcement followed rumours in...

Mali’s military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including… BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and...

Mali’s military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accused of attempting to destabilize the country. The announcement...