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Sunday, August 2, 2015

Boko Haram Chief leader Bana Fanaye arrested in Cameroon

Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, Boko Haram recruiter
Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, said to be the mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, has been arrested by authorities in Chad.
Assorted weapons, as well as cell phone SIM cards for...
Boko Haram Chief leader Bana Fanaye arrested in Cameroon

Monday, July 13, 2015

More than 500 Nigerian refugees deported from Chad after Sunday attack

More than 500 Nigerian refugees were deported to Nigeria from Chad yesterday night. They were received by Nigerian NEMA officials. More photos below…

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More than 500 Nigerian refugees deported from Chad after Sunday attack

Abdallah Abu Baker and Abu Mohammed are Boko Haram executors of last Saturday"s suicide attack in Chad

These men, Abdallah Abu Baker and Abu Mohammed (pictured above) of the Nigerian Boko Haram/ISWAP sect are the suicide bombers that carried out the suicide bomb attacks inside a market in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Saturday July 11th. 15 persons died in the attack.

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Abdallah Abu Baker and Abu Mohammed are Boko Haram executors of last Saturday"s suicide attack in Chad

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Male suicide bomber disguised as a female kills 15 people in Chad capital

N’DJAMENA A man dressed in a woman’s burqa blew himself up in the main market in Chad’s capital N’Djamena early on Saturday, killing 15 people and injuring 80, a police spokesman said.

15 people have been confirmed dead after a male suicide bomber dressed in Burqa, blew himself up in the main market in Chad’s capital N’Djamena this morning. Chadian police say 14 people were killed while 74 others sustained injuries.

“Our current count is 15 dead,” police spokesman Paul Manga, said, a total which included the suicide bomber. Male suicide bomber disguised as a female kills 15 people in Chad capital

Male suicide bomber disguised as a female kills 15 people in Chad capital

Several witnesses say the bomber had tried to enter the market wearing a woman’s burqa. Chad authorities banned the head-to-toe religious garment last month saying attackers could use it as a disguise or hide explosives underneath.

“The suicide bomber was a man disguised as a woman (in a burqa). He tried to enter the market when he was intercepted by police. That is when he detonated the bomb.” the Chadian police spokesperson said.

Chad bans use of full-face veil after Boko Haram multiple bomb blasts

On June 17th, Chadian government banned the use of full-face Muslim veil throughout the country following the twin bomb blast that killed 27 people at the country’s police headquarters in N’djamena. (Read here) Yesterday, a Chadian Army Colonel refused to have his wife’s removed which led to a fight. See more photos below….

US donates $5bn to the fight against Boko Haram

The United States has announced a $5 billion contribution to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in order to boost military operations against Boko Haram insurgency. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US assistant secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, announced this at a news briefing via telephone from the African Union Summit on Monday.

The money will go towards the Multi Joint Task Force, a military team drawn from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, with the sole responsibility of fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad region.

Making the pledge known at the AU Summit in South Africa today June 15th, the US Assistant Secretary of Bureau of African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the US govt is currently in talks with President Buhari on how best they can support the fight against insurgency in the region

“We are having discussions with President Buhari on how we might bolster our support. We have already been working with them and providing information. We are also providing some equipment and support and we have a number of meetings with the countries who are members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to look at other areas we might support. We are working closely with the Lake Chad Basin countries: Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon to address the issues of Boko Haram,” she said
“At the same time, we’ve just announced at the venue of the AU, a five billion dollar contribution to the Multinational Task Force. We are also providing some equipment and support and we have a number of meetings with the countries who are members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to look at other areas we might support.” Thomas-Greenfield said that Africa had faced “some really horrendous terrorist attacks” over the past two years, citing the West Gate and Garissa University attacks in Kenya and Boko Haram attacks, particularly the kidnapping of the Chibok girls, in Borno state.

“While I would not say Africa is under siege, Africa has some major security challenges that require a very strong and very concerted strategic effort by African countries and partners to address the security concerns of Africa,” she continued.

“The United States is providing a strong support to AU on security, as it has a strong partnership with Africa on security. We are working closely with the Lake Chad Basin countries: Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon to address the issue of Boko Haram.” She said America had so far trained some 250,000 African peacekeepers, and expressed its highest commitment to security on the continent. The US envoy also used the opportunity to express support for the warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sudan’s President Omar Al-Bashir.

“The United States frowns at plans by some African leaders to subvert the constitution to extend their terms in office. US only supports two-term limit in office,” she said. Thomas-Greenfield’s announcement is the second of such hefty donation to MNJTF in three days. On Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the release of $21 million (out of the $100 million pledged by Nigeria) to the regional task force.

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US government pledges $5bn to the Multinational Joint Task Force fight against Boko Haram