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The governor said the appointment is an “elevated responsibility given to a deserving officer.” Governor Okowa made the assertion in a statement issued and signed by his Chief Press Secretary. He congratulated the new CDS for his sacrifices towards peace and progress of the nation, especially his acknowledged gallantry at assignments, were outstanding. Governor Okowa noted that Gen. Irabor possessed the requisite experience for his new job having served as Theatre Commander “Operation Laf...

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) is seeking support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad region. A statement by the Chief Military Public Information Office, MNJTF HQ, N’Djamena, Chad Col.Mohammed Dole indicates that, the Force Commander (FC), MNJTF, Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf, Deputy Defence Advisor at the British High Commission in Nigeria Lieutenant Col.Bobby Gillespie and the representative of the Lack Chad Basi...

UNMISS peacekeepers in Cueibet continue to mitigate conflict and build confidence Format PRIYANKA CHOWDHURY “As a mission, our primary goal has always been to prevent violence breaking out and to protect civilians when needed,” says David Shearer, the top United Nations envoy in South Sudan and head of the peacekeeping operation, UNMISS. “We’re currently in the middle of the dry season here,” he continues. “It’s always a tricky time because nomadic herders start moving their lives...

Vanguard News Insurgency: MNJTF seeks support from UK govt On Kindly Share This Story: The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says it is exploring areas of possible support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government in the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad region. The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, announced this in a statement on Saturday from N’Djamena, Chad. Dole said had recently held a meeting with the First Secretary Political for Lake Chad ...

Temporary bases give UNMISS greater mobility and enable more effective peacekeeping Format PRIYANKA CHOWDHURY To mitigate conflict caused by the seasonal migration of cattle across South Sudan during the ongoing dry season and build confidence among local communities, UNMISS peacekeepers have established two temporary operating bases in Lainya, a county along the Yei-Juba road in Central Equatoria and Akoka, which lies some 62 kilometers north-east of Malakal, Upper Nile. “Our aim is to make ...

The East African Monday January 18 2021 Members of Djibouti Fact-Finding Mission on the Kenya-Somalia dispute at the Kenya-Somali border to gather information required to resolve the row between the two countries. PHOTO | AGGREY MUTAMBO | NMG Summary A mission to resolve the dispute has already visited the two countries. The report of the fact-finding mission may not be binding on either country, but leaders of the three countries agreed that it should de-escalate tension. Advertisement A Djibo...

PASIG CITY, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) strengthens

January 15, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Ethiopian Army Chief of Staff denied that a military plane violated the Sudanese airspace before to accuse some (...)

Monitoring and Evaluation Job in Canada about Education, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from Dallaire Initiative; closing on 04 Feb 2021

Share Benue State government on Saturday received over 78 impounded motorcycles impounded by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke. It would be recalled that the State Security Council had placed a ban on the use of motorcycles in Ukum and Katsina-Alla local government areas of Sankera axis following an increasing spate of violence in the areas in recent times. Though, the State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that the State Security Council would soon meet to review the ban. The impounded motorcycl...