September 20
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Stability
Ethiopian Herald
Despite certain foreign forces' attempts to exacerbate disputes in the region, Ethiopia reiterates its unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, Ministry of Foreign… Read more »
Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Accused of Abductions in Tigray's Gulomakada District - End Withdraws From Zalambessa
Addis Standard
Residents of Gulomakeda district in the Tigray region have reported an increase in abductions allegedly carried out by Eritrean forces. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Bolsters Global Nuclear Safety Role At IAEA Conference
Liberian Investigator
Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, is spearheading Liberia's delegation at the 68th General Conference of the… Read more »
September 19
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
Radio Dalsan
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
Nile Post
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deadly Attack At Mosque Leaves Six Dead in Somali Region
Addis Standard
Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in Werder town, Werder zone of the Somali region, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. Read more »
Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive
Shabelle
A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Elected to IAEA Board of Governors
MAP
Morocco was elected on Thursday to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2024-2026 term, during the 68th regular session of the IAEA… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Seeks Separate Meetings With Ethiopia, Somalia Ahead of Third Round of Ankara Talks
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia before the third round of Ankara talks, as part of its efforts to resolve tensions between the two East… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Force Igbo to Resign From Nigerian Army - IPOB
Vanguard
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has said that it has no intention to force Igbo people to resign from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Fight With Courage to Defend Nigeria, Air Chief Tells Graduating NDA Cadets
This Day
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has tasked graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to be ready to meet the high expectations of the… Read more »
Sudan: Egyptian Foreign Minister - 'Sudan Armed Forces Should Not Be Associated With Any Political Party'
Dabanga
Discussions in Cairo on Thursday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty and his US counterpart Antony Blinken highlighted the need to restore peace and bring relief in… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's El Burhan Responds to Biden Statement
Dabanga
Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, responded to US President Joe Biden's recent remarks on Sudan's conflict in a statement posted on X… Read more »
Somalia: 4 Injured As Military Chopper Crashes Near Afgoye
Radio Dalsan
Four foreign nationals were on Thursday evening injured when a military helicopter crashed near the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Arbiska, Afgooye… Read more »
Gambia: TOR of the Armed Forces Council
The Point
The ToR of the Armed Forces Council is in the Constitution of the Gambia under section 189 as indicated below. This is purely for information purposes. Read more »
Mozambique: Government and ENI to Strengthen Security in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Mozambican government and the Italian energy company ENI, which is operating Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, intend to strengthen security… Read more »
Uganda: MP Kayondo Questions Lt Col Tukahirwa's Fisheries Job Over Gender Norms
Nile Post
Kayondo cited cultural norms in Buganda, specifically mentioning islands like Luwelo in Lake Victoria, where women are prohibited. Read more »
Ethiopia: Getachew Reda's Faction Accuses Debretsion-Led Group of 'Coup Plot' Against Tigray Interim Admin
Addis Standard
A faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), led by Getachew Reda, accused the Debretsion Gebremichael-led group of "plotting a coup" against the interim… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala
Africom
Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend Read more »
Kenya: KDF to Handover Sh2.4bn MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways
Capital FM
The Kenya Defence Forces will hand over the Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways Corporation in Kisumu on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Proxy Wars in Africa, Adverse Consequences
Ethiopian Herald
In the past decade, some of the coup d'états in Africa have been undertaken in its Western part, a region well known for its tendency towards military mutiny and rebellion.… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - CDS, Police, NSCDC Warn Troublemakers
Vanguard
Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, the Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, yesterday, warned those planning to foment trouble during… Read more »
Zimbabwe: UK Extends U.S.$5,5m Towards De-Mining
The Herald
The British government yesterday announced a new US$5,5 million funding support towards landmine clearance in Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central provinces. Read more »
Kenya: British Defence Adviser Hosts Reception in Nairobi Honoring Military Dedication
Capital FM
On Thursday, 12 September 2024, Brigadier Olly Bryant, the British Defence Adviser to Kenya, hosted a special reception to mark Armed Forces Day and celebrate the extraordinary… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 4 Terrorists, Rescue 20 Hostages in Kaduna
Leadership
Nigerian Army troops killed four terrorists and rescued 20 hostages in different operations in Kaduna State. Read more »