Soldiers and Elections, Training, and Conflict
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In Nigeria, Afrobeats star Davido alleges soldiers are blocking his entry into Osun State for a governorship election. Meanwhile, Fiji's new soldiers are urged to protect democratic values, and the IDF launches financial education for its troops. Separately, militants invaded a Sokoto community, with four soldiers feared dead.
Davido alleges soldiers blocking Osun entry ahead of election
Afrobeats superstar Davido has accused soldiers of trying to block his entry into Nigeria's Osun State on Saturday, as residents prepared to vote in the governorship election. Davido took to his verified X account early Saturday to claim he had been reliably informed of the soldiers' intentions. "I've been reliably informed that soldiers are trying to prevent me from entering Osun tomorrow, this w…
New soldiers told to protect Fiji’s democratic values
One hundred and forty-five new soldiers have graduated from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Basic Recruit Course, with a clear mandate from Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai to pr…
IDF, Bank of Israel launch financial education for soldiers
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in collaboration with the Bank of Israel and several nonprofits, has launched a comprehensive financial education program aimed at supporting soldiers facing financial…
Gov poll: Soldiers trying to block me from entering Osun — Davido
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known as Davido, has accused soldiers of attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. Davido, a vocal sup…
Lakurawa militants invade Sokoto community, four soldiers feared killed
Kebbe town in Nigeria's Sokoto State was invaded by more than 300 suspected Lakurawa militants on Friday, leading to a violent confrontation with soldiers and widespread disruption. The heavily armed …