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After ten years, American forces are leaving Syria as the country's new government steps up to handle security independently. It's a milestone showing Syria's growing stability under President Ahmed al-Sharaa's leadership.
Somalia's Danab commandos discovered and secured a major cache of landmines and explosives hidden by militants in Middle Shabelle. The find came after the region was recently liberated from al-Shabab control.
Nigerian military forces rescued more than 800 kidnapped hostages and welcomed nearly 200 insurgent surrenders in March alone. The progress shows sustained pressure on armed groups while bringing families back together across the nation.
A bomb-making expert and senior commander from the terrorist group ISWAP have surrendered to Nigerian troops, bringing critical intelligence that could help dismantle the group's deadly operations. Their defection marks a significant win in the fight to protect communities across northeastern Nigeria.
Nigerian intelligence agencies helped the United States eliminate the second-in-command of ISIS globally, a major victory that barely made headlines. Now security experts say it's time to celebrate the quiet heroes keeping millions safe.
Eight West African nations are building a new security alliance after declaring that inaction is no longer an option in a region that now sees 44 deaths from terrorism every single day. Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and four other countries agreed to share intelligence, coordinate border security, and hold each other accountable with meetings every six months.
Nigerian military forces have successfully retaken control of Ngoshe village in Borno State after intense fighting with terrorist groups. Working alongside civilian volunteers and local hunters, troops regained the strategic position and are now securing the area.
Military forces dismantled three secret detention camps deep in Nigeria's Sambisa forest, allowing over 70 people held by terrorists to escape to freedom. The two-week operation marks a major breakthrough in reaching areas previously considered untouchable.
Ghana becomes the first country to benefit from France's groundbreaking National Health Compact, unlocking new support for maternal health and healthcare development. The historic agreement follows productive talks between Presidents John Mahama and Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
A University of Nebraska Omaha student turned her three internships into a full-time cybersecurity career, showing how university partnerships create real pathways to success. Hafso Ibrahim graduated in May and starts as Nelnet's newest cyber threat intelligence analyst this summer.
While the Sahel region battles armed violence, Mauritania deploys female Islamic scholars to prisons and communities, challenging extremist narratives with theological expertise. These trained religious guides are helping keep the country stable where its neighbors struggle.
Britain is launching a new national police force to tackle terrorism, fraud, and organized crime while local officers focus on neighborhood safety. The National Police Service will combine multiple agencies into one coordinated force using cutting-edge technology.