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Central African Republic president expresses desire to open drone training center with Russia

Central African Republic president expresses desire to open drone training center with Russia

Touadera thanks Moscow for cooperation, doesn't rule out purchase of Russian weapons

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West African bloc urges respect for independence of Venezuela following US military operation
05.01.2026

West African bloc urges respect for independence of Venezuela following US military operation

ECOWAS says it has followed with concern latest developments in South American country

Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50
05.01.2026

Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50

Armed gang targeted Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village of Niger state, killing dozens and abducting others, say local reports

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State
04.01.2026

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State

Police say attackers burned village market, abducted residents in Borgu Local Government Area

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
04.01.2026

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Night operation shows growing operational capability of Somali army, including use of air mobility, says Defense Ministry

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria
04.01.2026

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria

Incident occurred late Saturday when canoe carrying 52 passengers capsized