Counter-Terrorism Summit Underway in Abuja to Address Regional Insecurity
The two-day event, organized by Nigeria's National Security Adviser, is dedicated to exploring African-led solutions to the ongoing challenges of insecurity in the region.
Betrand Adeye
Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.
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Abuja, Nigeria
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