Nigeria's Former Military Chief Returns as Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed General Christopher Musa as the country's new Minister of Defence. This marks General Musa's swift return to a top government role just one month after he was removed as Chief of Defence Staff.
His reappointment comes during heightened concerns about military coups in West Africa. Neighboring nations Niger, Gabon, Mali, and Burkina Faso have all experienced takeovers in recent years.
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