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President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of approximately 5,000 U.S. Marines to the Strait of Hormuz, heightening military presence in response to ongoing tensions with Iran that threaten global energy supplies.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of troops across five provinces in South Africa to tackle illegal mining and increased gang violence amidst a rise in violent crime rates.
The South African government is preparing to deploy military forces within ten days to combat a surge in violent crime, which has reached alarming levels with approximately 60 murders occurring daily.
Recent reports indicate the deployment of US troops in Nigeria, raising concerns reminiscent of past American military involvements. This commentary examines the implications of foreign military presence in Nigeria in light of historical precedents.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced the deployment of the military to support police forces in battling the increasing incidents of gang violence and organized crime, highlighting the urgent threat these pose to national stability.
General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff, has confirmed that specialized military units will be sent to Kwara and parts of Niger State to address escalating insecurity in the North-Central region. This announcement was made during a budget session with the House Committee on Defence.
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the dispatch of an army battalion to Woro, a village in Kwara State, after a deadly assault by Boko Haram terrorists resulted in the deaths of many villagers.
