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  The United States military presence in African countries is not new; while Europeans once dominated security operations, the U.S. now partners with African governments to fight terrorism, gather intelligence, and support stability. Though limited compared to European deployments, U.S. forces operate in select African countries through permanent bases, drone facilities, or rotational troop stations. These sites support intelligence sharing, counterterrorism training, security cooperation, and crisis response. They are equipped with key U.S. military systems, including drones, radars, and armoured vehicles. Below are the five African countries hosting U.S. military facilities or stationed troops. 1). DJIBOUTI — CAMP LEMONNIER Located in the Horn of Africa, Camp Lemonnier is the most significant American military base on the continent. Originally a French Foreign Legion installation, the site was leased to the U.S. in 2002. In 2014, the lease was renewed for 20 years at an annual ra...

  The  Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of gross disloyalty. MURIC claims CAN has betrayed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite what the Islamic rights group describes as the President's “generous consideration for Christians” in federal appointments. The allegation comes in the wake of United States President, Donald Trump’s decision on Friday to place Nigeria back on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged genocide against Christians. Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Founder and Executive Director of MURIC, strongly criticized what his organization believes was the role of certain Christian leaders in petitioning US authorities about religious killings in the country. “Despite vehement denial of Christian genocide by the Nigerian government, US President Donald Trump yesterday redesignated Nigeria as a country of particular concern,”  Akintola said. MURIC argues that the CPC redesignation is unwar...

The United States President, Donald Trump stated on Saturday, November 1, 2025 that he has directed the Defence Department to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.” Trump disclosed this in a statement on his Truth Social. This comes after Trump on Friday designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide. In a fresh statement, the US government said it would also immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria. Trump said the US may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing’, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Isl...

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the United States President, Donald Trump’s classification of Nigeria as a country of particular concern over alleged religious persecution. Trump, on Friday, designated Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’, expressing concerns over a purported genocide on Christians in Nigeria. However, in a statement on Saturday, Tinubu insisted that Nigeria is a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty. The statement read: “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty. “Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions. “The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to...

Ekori, a town in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, is presently boiling following the killing of one Sampson Udo, at the funeral wake-keep of his father, who was the community head. Reports  confirmed that last night in Ekori, a group of drug-influenced cultists opened fire during the wake-keep and killed Sampson. The development had led to wild reactions in the community. The  killing reportedly took place at the venue of the funeral, and has been described by community sources as tragic and senseless. A traditional ruler in Ugep who is a former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla who confirmed the killing to the newsmen said, “There is serious tension in the community.” Obono-Obla stated that if nothing is done urgently, the situation may spiral into a bloody conflict as rival gangs are spoiling for a big fight. Ugep and few other towns in Yakurr Local Government Area have witnessed drug related violence in the last three months, leading to cross fire v...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a formal probe into allegations made by Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji popularly known as Oladips, that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024. In a recent appearance on the Trending podcast, Oladips recounted being arrested during a midnight operation conducted by the anti-graft agency at his Lagos residence in November 2024. The musician said he was detained for five days before regaining his freedom, alleging that he had to pay ₦10 million despite no evidence of wrongdoing. “They collected money (₦10 million) from me before they released me. They didn’t find anything on me. So, what was the money for? What was all that stress and suffering for? It’s just Nigeria. Nigeria just happened to me,” he said. Reacting to the claims, the EFCC, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, said it was treating the matter with “...

The  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old pupil — a conviction the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) hailed as a major win in its fight against sexual violence. In a statement on X on Saturday by the agency’s National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, NAPTIP said the judgment was delivered by Justice M. Osho–Adebiyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The agency said the convict, who worked in a private school in the Kwali Area Council, lured the victim after school hours on March 19, 2025, and raped him through the anus. “The convict was the class teacher of the victim. On the 19th March 2025, after school hours, he sent another pupil to call the victim from their home. He thereafter took the victim down the street where he lived and raped the male victim through the anus,” the statement read in part. The ...

  Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has hinted at divorcing her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, amid their ongoing marital crisis. In an Instagram post, she wrote,  “I have a roof over my head and the next is divorce,” after sharing a picture of her new house. Daniels’ posts came as Nwoko defended his polygamous lifestyle, saying he feels sorry for men with one wife, comparing the situation to standing on one leg. “ Just imagine telling you to stand on one leg, you know how difficult it is. But it is much more balanced to stand on two, three, or four,” he stated during an interview on Channels TV. Nwoko, who is married to four wives, including Regina Daniels, expressed no regrets about his marital choices, insisting he would do similar things again. The couple’s marital crisis began when Daniels accused Nwoko of domestic violence in a viral video. Nwoko denied the allegations, saying he respects and loves his wives and children.