THE PIVOT TO AFRICA 🌍 THREAD
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At least 100 people killed as gunmen attack Nigeria’s Benue: Rights group
Amnestly International called on the Nigerian government to do more to stop attacks in Benue State.
Benue attack: Suspected herdsmen kill many for Yelwata Benue state - BBC News Pidgin
Officials say at least 45 pipo die during di overnight attack for central Nigeria.
www.bbc.com
China’s Africa Security Strategy: Training, Arms, and Political Influence
Over the past 25 years, China’s military engagement with Africa has grown dramatically. In 2000, fewer than 5% of African weapons came from China. Today, Chinese-made armored vehicles are used by 70% of African militaries, and China has become the continent’s largest arms supplier. Officer...
chinaglobalsouth.com
China Widening Its Influence in Africa through Expanded Security Engagements – Africa Center
China’s expanding security engagements in Africa are part of Beijing's geostrategic aims to advance its global security posture.
africacenter.org
Suspected IS Jihadists Kill Dozens of Niger Civilians
An attack by suspected jihadists killed "dozens" in Niger in the latest massacre to plague the unrest-hit border with Burkina Faso and Mali.
thedefensepost.com
Niger attack: More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes storm army base in Banibangou
Kooley_High
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I think a lot of opinions online on Africa are stuck in the 1970’s. There needs to be a focus on industrialization progress and living standards instead of anti-colonialism rhetoric. I think a flaw is that people think if your not focusing on the wrongs of the past it means you want to forget them, which I think is idiotic.
this is all I’ve ever said