Gunmen Launch Attack on Army Base Near Mogadishu

[Shabelle] Suspected Al Shabaab militants have launched an overnight raid against a key Somali military base on the outskirts of Mogadishu, the Somali capital, residents confirmed.

[Shabelle] Suspected Al Shabaab militants have launched an overnight raid against a key Somali military base on the outskirts of Mogadishu, the Somali capital, residents confirmed.

source: AllAfrica News: Somalia

Mahao Murder Suspects Charged

[Lesotho Times] Eight Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) officers briefly appeared for the first time before the High Court on Tuesday to face charges of murdering former LDF commander, Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao, in July 2015.

[Lesotho Times] Eight Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) officers briefly appeared for the first time before the High Court on Tuesday to face charges of murdering former LDF commander, Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao, in July 2015.

source: AllAfrica News: Lesotho

Odinga Succession in Heart of Miguna Drama

[Nation] In the wake of the second deportation of combative lawyer Miguna Miguna, questions have emerged on whether the peace deal between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga will hold.

[Nation] In the wake of the second deportation of combative lawyer Miguna Miguna, questions have emerged on whether the peace deal between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga will hold.

source: AllAfrica News: Kenya

Three Suicide Bombers Killed in Maiduguri – NEMA

[Premium Times] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of three suicide bombers at Muna area of Maiduguri who had attempted to infiltrate the town on Friday.

[Premium Times] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of three suicide bombers at Muna area of Maiduguri who had attempted to infiltrate the town on Friday.

source: AllAfrica News: Nigeria

Use Your Influence Wisely, Presidency Replies Danjuma

[Daily Trust] The Presidency yesterday described as shocking and scary, comments by a former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, calling on Nigerians to defend themselves from attacks.

[Daily Trust] The Presidency yesterday described as shocking and scary, comments by a former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, calling on Nigerians to defend themselves from attacks.

source: AllAfrica News: Nigeria

I did Not Invite Naomi Campbell to Any Event – Buhari in Lagos

[Premium Times] A presidency official has ‘clarified’ that President Muhammadu Buhari did not invite British model, Naomi Campbell, to any event during his two-day visit to Lagos State.

[Premium Times] A presidency official has 'clarified' that President Muhammadu Buhari did not invite British model, Naomi Campbell, to any event during his two-day visit to Lagos State.

source: AllAfrica News: Nigeria

After Buhari Sealed Oyegun’s Fate, Oshiomhole, Onu, Nnamani Favoured for APC Chair

[Daily Trust] Last Tuesday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), no doubt, has thrown up new political permutations in the party when it becomes obvious that the current set of leaders led by Chief …

[Daily Trust] Last Tuesday's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), no doubt, has thrown up new political permutations in the party when it becomes obvious that the current set of leaders led by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, might not go beyond June 30. The hustling for the post of the new party chairman has begun with the trio of Adams Oshiomole, Ogbonnaya Onu and Ken Nnamani emerging as the three frontrunners already.

source: AllAfrica News: Nigeria