At least 31 civilians have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in a village in western Niger near the borders with Burkina Faso and […]
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Technical Fault Delays Takeoff of Nigerian Aircraft Released by Burkina Faso
ABUJA — A fresh technical fault has delayed the departure of the Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers released by Burkina Faso, creating […]
Nigeria Clarifies: 11 Soldiers Still Held in Burkina Faso, Not Yet Released
The Federal Government has corrected earlier reports, stating that the 11 Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso are still in custody and have not been […]
Nigeria, Burkina Faso in Diplomatic Standoff Over Seized Military Aircraft
A diplomatic row is brewing between Nigeria and Burkina Faso after authorities in Ouagadougou refused to release a detained Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and […]
Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers; Aircraft’s Fate Remains Unclear
The 11 Nigerian military personnel detained in Burkina Faso following an emergency landing of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft have been released, authorities confirmed […]