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<p>ECOWAS delegates paid a visit to Mali following the ousting of the interim President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister by the interim Vice President. But can the regional body use its influence to deliver normalcy? Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Mali unrest: Can ECOWAS influence deliver normalcy?

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<p>Nigerian lawmakers have called on the presidency to declare a state of emergency over rising incidents of insecurity across the country. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, in a virtual meeting with U.S. Secretary of State asked for the relocation of the Africa Command headquarters from Germany to the continent. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoom Lens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Lawmakers call for state of emergency over insecurity in Nigeria

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<p>In a few days, it will be seven years since 276 female students were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents from a Secondary School in Chibok town in Borno State, Nigeria. Over the years, some of the students managed to regain their freedom, but an unknown number are still in captivity. Meanwhile, more recently, there has been a spike in school abductions in northern Nigeria.  CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions, Dennis Amachree joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Seven years after Chibok abductions: What has changed?

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<p>279 schoolgirls abducted from a boarding school in Zamfara state last week have been released.</p>


Jangebe abduction: How can Nigeria secure its schools from bandits?

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<p>The rising insecurity in Nigeria has led many to believe that the country is at a precipice and decisive actions and strategies need to be implored by the government to subvert an impending anarchy situation across the country, from Boko Haram attacks to mass abductions of students by bandits. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa to assess the new threats and the options for the government.</p>


Insecurity in Nigeria: What’s behind the new wave of mass abductions?

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<p>Nigeria’s Information minister has warned youths planning to hold demonstrations at the Lekki toll plaza to desist from doing so, as they believe the planned protest could be hijacked by hoodlums. Joining CNBC Africa for more on this developing story are Dennis Amachree the CEO of Zoom Lens Security Solutions and Aisha Yesufu, Nigerian Activist.</p>


#ENDSARS: Nigerian youths vow to resume protests as government talks tough

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<p>Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new Service Chiefs following public outcry over the state of insecurity in the country. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa to discuss what the overhaul in the leadership of Nigeria’s security forces could mean for the country’s fight against insecurity.</p>


Nigeria’s President Buhari appoints new service chiefs

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<p>The United Nations has called for the immediate release of the over 300 schoolboys abducted by bandits from the Government Science School at Kankara in Nigeria’s Katsina state. This comes as the Personal Assistant on New Media to the president; Bashir Ahmad said a significant number of the abducted students have been rescued. As the state of insecurity in Northern Nigeria worsens, CEO of Zoomlens Security, Dennis Amachree joins CNBC Africa for more. to explore solutions to the menace.</p>


#KANKARA: How to stop student abductions in Nigeria

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<p>Nigeria’s House of Representatives has summoned President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent killing of farmers in Zabarmari community in Borno State. Meanwhile, a factional leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has confirmed that his group was responsible for the killing of rice farmers. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa to explore ways to address the security situation in Nigeria.</p>


How to address the rising insecurity in Nigeria

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<p>Nigeria and the U.S have agreed to lead a global coalition against terror groups such as the Islamic State West African Province and Boko Haram. Joining CNBC Africa look at the economic impact of terrorism in West Africa are; Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions, and Winston Osuchukwu, Co-founder, Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation.</p>


Nigeria

Nigeria, U.S lead 82-member global coalition against terror groups

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<p>Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari says the disbanding of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad is only the first step to extensive police reforms.</p>


#ENDSARS: Dissolution of FSARS 1st step to police reforms – Buhari

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<p>A one-day summit by West African leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and the Niger Republic ended in a stalemate after the leaders met with Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Muslim Cleric Mahmoud Dicko and other opposition leaders to negotiate an end to the political crisis in the country. Protesters took to the street on the 5th of June demanding a better economy, an end to corruption, a stronger fight against jihadist groups and irregularities in the local election results. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Mali political crisis: No deal reached after Five ECOWAS leaders intervene

Mali political crisis: No deal reached after five ECOWAS leaders intervene

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<p>The G5 Sahel military alliance comprising of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger are due to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott. The summit is a follow-up to talks in the French city of Pau in January that gave a political reboot of war against the jihadists. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Assessing the security situation in Africa’s Sahel region

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<p>News of Nigeria&#8217;s plans to establish rural grazing areas in states has received mixed reactions. Nigerian presidency says the Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) pilot scheme is set to begin with 12 states that indicated interest, but some state governors have criticized and opposed the initiative. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Criticisms trail Nigeria’s planned settlement for cattle herders

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<p>Nigeria marked its maiden celebration of June 12 as the official Democracy Day. Concerns around the state of insecurity continue to mount, as Nigeria&#8217;s President says he plans to host a regional security summit of heads of states in the Sahel to tackle insecurity. Dennis Amachree, CEO of Zoomlens Security Solutions joins CNBC Africa to discuss the state of security on the continent.</p>


Buhari calls for regional summit to tackle insecurity

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<p>A security alert from the U.S Embassy and consulate in Nigeria has noted that the Islamic State West Africa and Boko Haram have stated plans to disrupt Nigeria&#8217;s upcoming elections by attacking infrastructure and places of gathering such as markets, hotels, and malls. Dennis Amachree, Security Consultant joins CNBC Africa to discuss Nigeria’s security preparations for the 2019 elections.</p>


Nigeria’s election security preparedness ahead of 2019 elections

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<p>A recent report by a British newspaper says leaders of the Islamic State Terrorist group are sneaking battle-hardened jihadists from Syria to Nigeria to train terrorists for possible attacks. Dennis Amachree, Security Consultant joins CNBC Africa to assess the state of Nigeria&#8217;s border security and to proffer strategies that the country could employ to strengthen them.</p>


Dennis Amachree

Mali unrest: Can ECOWAS influence deliver normalcy?

Lawmakers call for state of emergency over insecurity in Nigeria

Seven years after Chibok abductions: What has changed?

Jangebe abduction: How can Nigeria secure its schools from bandits?

Insecurity in Nigeria: What’s behind the new wave of mass abductions?

#ENDSARS: Nigerian youths vow to resume protests as government talks tough

Nigeria’s President Buhari appoints new service chiefs

#KANKARA: How to stop student abductions in Nigeria

How to address the rising insecurity in Nigeria

Nigeria, U.S lead 82-member global coalition against terror groups

#ENDSARS: Dissolution of FSARS 1st step to police reforms – Buhari

Mali political crisis: No deal reached after five ECOWAS leaders intervene

Assessing the security situation in Africa’s Sahel region

Criticisms trail Nigeria’s planned settlement for cattle herders

Buhari calls for regional summit to tackle insecurity

Nigeria’s election security preparedness ahead of 2019 elections

Does tightening Nigeria’s border security help protect it against terror attacks?

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Dennis Amachree

Mali unrest: Can ECOWAS influence deliver normalcy?

Lawmakers call for state of emergency over insecurity in Nigeria

Seven years after Chibok abductions: What has changed?

Jangebe abduction: How can Nigeria secure its schools from bandits?

Insecurity in Nigeria: What’s behind the new wave of mass abductions?

#ENDSARS: Nigerian youths vow to resume protests as government talks tough

Nigeria’s President Buhari appoints new service chiefs

#KANKARA: How to stop student abductions in Nigeria

How to address the rising insecurity in Nigeria

Nigeria, U.S lead 82-member global coalition against terror groups

#ENDSARS: Dissolution of FSARS 1st step to police reforms – Buhari

Mali political crisis: No deal reached after five ECOWAS leaders intervene

Assessing the security situation in Africa’s Sahel region

Criticisms trail Nigeria’s planned settlement for cattle herders

Buhari calls for regional summit to tackle insecurity

Nigeria’s election security preparedness ahead of 2019 elections

Does tightening Nigeria’s border security help protect it against terror attacks?

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