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US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns

The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

14 months ago

In this 2012 photo made available by the U.S. Navy, a squad of Navy SEALs participate in special operations urban combat training at an undisclosed location.

SEAL Team 6 rescues American hostage in Nigeria

No troops were injured in the successful hostage rescue mission.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

One soldier, one civilian indicted in case of military marriage fraud ring at Fort Bragg

A foreign national and U.S. soldier were the first to be indicted in a joint investigation of a marriage fraud ring involving Fort Bragg soldiers.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Competing and winning in Africa, a vast theater of opportunity

U.S. investment and its small U.S. defense footprint is making a difference in Africa, but the field is changing and competition is fierce.

By Col. Chris Karns

4 years ago

Africa: A continent where partnership is in demand

While U.S. military might is unrivaled, a robust whole of government approach enables security, stability and prosperity on the African continent.

By Col. Chris Karns

4 years ago

Army troops, Special Forces train Nigerian infantry for fight against Boko Haram, ISIS

U.S. troops just wrapped up a trip to Nigeria to train local soldiers in advanced infantry tactics that likely will be used against extremist terror in the region.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

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