The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade successfully repelled a planned Boko Haram attack in the Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, on October 17, 2025. According to a statement signed by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Madagascar’s new head of state, Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has appointed a civilian, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, as prime minister, days after the military seized power and ousted former president Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina, who led the military unit that overthrew Rajoelina, was sworn in as president on Friday following a tumultuous week marked by protests, political upheaval,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Imo State Police Command has launched an official investigation following a viral video shared by anti-cultism advocacy group Naija Confra, which accused some police officers in Owerri of belonging to the Vikings confraternity — one of Nigeria’s most notorious cult groups. The video, posted on social media Friday, allegedly showed uniformed officers wearing Vikings| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
