Nigeria expands its air force significantly to combat growing terrorism in West Africa.

West Africa, particularly the Sahel, has become a hotspot for terrorism, prompting Nigeria to expand its air force to become the third largest in Africa within two years. Currently, Nigeria's air force has 18,000 personnel and 179 air platforms. The expansion supports regional counterterrorism efforts and enhances Nigeria's role in ECOWAS peacekeeping missions. Despite facing criticism for civilian casualties and operational inefficiencies, the expansion aims to bolster Nigeria's security presence and combat capabilities in the region.

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