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 ECOWAS Calls for Dialogue Amid Escalating Tensions Between Algeria and Mali The West African organization called on Mali and Algeria to resort to dialogue and use regional and continental mechanisms to resolve disputes, Sputnik reported. Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Algeria escalated after Algerian armed forces shot down a Malian drone near the border town of Tin Zaouatine in late March. Algeria stated that the drone violated its sovereignty. Bamako, for its part, denieed any incursion into its neighbor's airspace. The incident prompted a series of political reactions, including the recall of the ambassadors of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from Algiers, as well as the closure of airspace between Algeria and Mali. Algeria is not a member of ECOWAS, and Mali withdrew from it at the end of January.

CHINESE AMBASSADOR AT HQ NAF, THANKS CAS FOR RESCUE OF 7 CHINESE EXPATRIATES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.




CHINESE AMBASSADOR AT HQ NAF, THANKS CAS FOR RESCUE OF 7 CHINESE EXPATRIATES 



The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Cui Jianchun, was at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force yesterday, 20 December 2022, on a ā€˜thank youā€™ visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao over the rescue of 7 Chinese mine workers at Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. While expressing his gratitude to the CAS for his leadership which has translated to the commitment of NAF operational forces in the counterterrorism efforts, Ambassador Jianchun noted the high level of professionalism exhibited by the NAF Special Forces that undertook the rescue mission. According to the Ambassador, ā€œFrom what I learnt, your Special Forces conducted themselves in the most professional manner worthy of praise and emulation. This was possible because of the right kind of leadership that the Nigerian Air Force and indeed the Armed Forces of Nigeria current have.ā€  Responding, Air Marshal Amao informed the Ambassador that the NAF, alongside other security agencies in the country, remain committed to providing a peaceful and safe environment for both Nigerians and foreigners to thrive and will not rest until all areas are rid of terrorists and other criminal elements. According to the CAS, ā€œNigeria remains open to all foreigners who want to come and invest, and they can be rest assured of their safety as we will continue to ensure that our country remains attractive for foreign investors.ā€ 


Recall that 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, carried out a rescue operation in the early hours of 17 December 2022 leading to the rescue of 7 Chinese expatriates earlier kidnapped and held hostage by terrorists operating in the general Area. The rescued Chinese victims were kidnapped in June 2022 by terrorists while working on a mining site in Ajata-Aboki, Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government, Niger State. 


Edward Gabkwet 

Air Commodore 

Director of Public Relations and Information 

Nigerian Air Force 


21 December 2022.

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