Armed to the teeth: Libya struggles under weight of 29 million uncontrolled weapons
TRIPOLI, Libya (SCANS) — More than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is grappling with a staggering ...
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U.S. Military Begins Deployment to Nigeria in Counter-Insurgency Effort
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (SCANS) — The first contingent of U.S. troops and military aircraft has arrived in northeastern Nigeria, marking the ...
War from the Skies: The high-tech insurgency gripping the Sahel
NIAMEY, Niger (SCANS) - The rapid proliferation of inexpensive, "off-the-shelf" drones is fundamentally altering the conflict landscape in West Africa. ...
Fire ravages Maradi’s main market, dealing blow to key Sahel trade hub
MARADI, Niger (SCANS) — A massive fire swept through the Grand Market of Maradi late Saturday, destroying large sections of ...
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