May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
RFI
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »
Lesotho: Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Leadership
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
Nigeria: Reward for Exemplary Police Officers
This Day
In collaboration with Lenders Consult International, a topnotch security stakeholder, the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony was recently held… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
Premium Times
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict
Addis Standard
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst… Read more »
Nigeria: US, France Deny Plans for Military Bases in Nigeria, Nigerian Government Confirms No Such Proposals
Africa Check
US, France deny plans for military bases in Nigeria, Nigerian government confirms no such proposals Read more »
Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls
Nile Post
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Mulls Ban On Security-Like Attires
Nile Post
In a heated debate surrounding the legality and implications of wearing attire resembling security uniforms, the government is contemplating a ban on the importation of cloth… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
Leadership
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
Premium Times
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
Rwanda: RDF, Ministry of Health Launch Nationwide Campaign to Treat Over 5,000 Cataracts Patients
New Times
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Ministry of Health medical personnel on Thursday, May 16, launched a joint nationwide treatment campaign targeting 5,000 people afflicted with… Read more »
Sudan: Fresh Round of US Sanctions Targets Two Sudanese RSF Commanders
Dabanga
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Jibril and Osman Mohamed… Read more »
Uganda: Implication of Govt Crackdown On Civilians Donning Military Attire
Nile Post
The recent government crackdown on the National Unity Platform (NUP) for their signature berets and overalls has sparked a broader debate over the regulation of attire resembling… Read more »
May 15
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology
Addis Standard
A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Gov Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught Against Bandits [press release]
Premium Times
A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the ongoing military onslaught as a necessary measure to disrupt the criminality of bandits… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo, Dies At 55
Leadership
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Read more »
Nigeria: Samwo-Olu Loses Deputy Chief of Staff
This Day
The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, has died after a brief illness. He was 55. Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Vets Prepare for Congress
The Herald
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) will soon hold its elective congress to elect a new leadership, in fulfilment of its constitutional requirements. Read more »
May 14
Uganda: International Court Reassures Uganda LRA Victims On Reparations
VOA
An official of the International Criminal Court has promised victims of Uganda's rebel Lord's Resistance Army that the court will provide reparations that were promised after the… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Military Frees 300 Boko Haram Captives Along Northern Border
VOA
Cameroon's military has moved over 300 civilians rescued from Boko Haram terrorist captivity along the central African states border with Nigeria and Chad this week to a northern… Read more »
Mozambique: Insurgent Food Raid on Macomia Was Big and Well Organised
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The insurgent raid on Macomia town Friday morning 10 May was the largest and best organised since the insurgents took the coastal town of Mucojo, 40km east of Macomia town, on 10… Read more »