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Officials sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline construction during signing ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on September 15, 2022
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Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline advances, but security risks remain

Although authorities have said the route would avoid some of the Sahel’s riskiest areas, some of the countries have faced growing security concerns.

The New Arab Staff
22 July, 2026
Nigerian soldiers prepare to patrol during the visit of Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede at the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri
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Nigeria army says killed 50 militants in northeast

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 May, 2026
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Insurgency-hit Nigeria strikes defence deal with Turkey

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 April, 2026
Nigerian soldiers run while singing during training in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)
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US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 February, 2026
Protest In Lagos Over Insecurity In Nigeria
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Gunmen kill at least 162 in new Nigeria attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 February, 2026
Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) stand guard in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Nigerian army said it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 militants

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 February, 2026
Algeria's goalkeeper #23 Luca Zidane reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026.
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Algeria's Luca Zidane still World Cup eligible despite 2-game ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 January, 2026
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Nigeria pips Egypt to AFCON third place after penalty shoot-out

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 January, 2026
Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri scores from the penalty spot to secure the victory during the Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.
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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2026
Nigeria v Algeria in Africa Cup of Nations at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco, on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Abu Adem Muhammed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 January, 2026
Mohamed Salah helped Egypt win 3-2 against Ivory Coast [Getty]
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AFCON: Egypt knock out Ivory Coast as Nigeria to face Morocco

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 January, 2026
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria survive late Tunisia goals to reach last-16

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 December, 2025
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US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 December, 2025
Nigerian police officers stop cars at a security checkpoint in Awka, Nigeria,
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Gunmen kidnap 28 people on Muslim religious trip in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 December, 2025
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Nigeria dispatches jets, troops to quash Benin coup bid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 December, 2025
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Nigeria rescues 100 children abducted from Catholic school

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 December, 2025
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Pupils, teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 November, 2025
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Nigeria urges Trump meeting after military action threat

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 November, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One
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Trump vows military action in Nigeria over killing of Christians

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 November, 2025
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Trump claims Christians in Nigeria face 'existential threat'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 October, 2025
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Nigerian NGO slams Turkish decision to keep rescued baby gorilla

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 October, 2025