Africa: The Hollowing of Sovereignty - Nigeria's Trilemma and the Retreat of the State
AllAfrica
February 27, 2026
[African Arguments] In early February, an insurgent group attacked communities in Kwara, North Central Nigeria, killing over a hundred people. President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack, ordered the deployment of an army battalion to the area and approved the establishment of a new military command structure to coordinate Operation Savannah Shield, an initiative aimed at dislodging armed groups and reinforcing protection for vulnerable communities. He also directed closer collaboration between federal and state agencies to
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Originally published on AllAfrica on 2/27/2026