Nigeria: President Buhari removes military leaders
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Nigeria鈥檚 president Muhammadu Buhari has taken the decision to overhaul the country鈥檚 military leadership, following months of political pressure over growing insecurity. Nigeria continues to grapple with widespread violence, including the long-running Boko Haram insurgency and rampant kidnapping for ransom.
Plus, Kenya鈥檚 defence secretary Dr. Monica Juma speaks to the 麻豆社鈥檚 Anne Soy about her country's ongoing military operations in neighbouring Somalia.
And Mohammed Allie reports from South Africa on the passing of renowned jazz trombonist, composer and anti-apartheid organiser Jonas Gwangwa.
(Photo: President Muhammadu Buhari attends Nigeria鈥檚 60th Independence Celebration in Abuja; Credit: KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images)
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