August 30
Somalia: Egypt and Somalia's Military Agreement Alarms Ethiopia
Agenzia Fides
"The region is entering uncharted waters" a note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia warned, in reference to the new situation… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting With Rebels in the Country's East Has Intensified, Sparking Fears of a Wider War [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been battling the M23 rebel group in the east of the country since 2012. However, there has been a major upsurge… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Security Pact With Niger Military Junta
Leadership
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces, General Moussa Salaou Barmou, have signed a memorandum of… Read more »
August 29
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Arms to Somalia After Security Pact, Sources Confirm
Radio Dalsan
Egypt has delivered its first military aid to Somalia in over four decades, as confirmed by three diplomatic and Somali government sources. This move, which took place on Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 1,166 Terrorists, Destroy 339 Illegal Refining Sites in One Month
This Day
The Military High Command has said that no fewer than 1,166 terrorists died from bullets and aerial bombardment in their numerous hideouts across all theatre of operations,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill 1,166 Terrorists, Rescue 721 Hostages - DHQ
Premium Times
The military also announced the rescue of hundreds of hostages during the period. Read more »
Liberia: Bility Bodyguards Go Missing in Nimba
New Dawn
Two guards of Nimba County District#7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility have reportedly gone on a mission in Nimba. Read more »
Liberia: ECC Holds Legal Policy Forum
New Dawn
At the policy forum, it was acknowledged that the National Elections Commission (NEC) developed regulations for voter registration, candidate nomination, campaign finance,… Read more »
August 28
Somalia: Somali Politician Warns of Geopolitical Risks As Egypt Deploys Troops in the Country
Shabelle
In an Exclusive interview with Shabelle TV, prominent Somali politician Mohamed Hadir Noor discussed the evolving military dynamics between Somalia and Egypt, particularly in light… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Troops Withdrew From Niger Communities Under Bandits' Siege - Nigerian Military
Premium Times
Speaking with a PREMIUM TIMES correspondent on Tuesday, the DHQ spokesperson said the military would return with a better strategy to confront the bandits Read more »
Egypt: The Failure of Militarized Diplomacy - Egypt's Coup and the Decline of Continental Hegemony [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarly, original and activist writing from within… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brigadier General Ndabambi Dies
The Herald
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced the death of Brigadier General (Retired) Shadreck Ndabambi this morning. Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Namibia Blocks Israeli Weapon-carrying Vessel
New Era
Namibia has, in a bold move, taken a stand against the ongoing Israeli war on Palestinians, and blocked a vessel carrying weapons destined for Israel from docking in Namibia. Read more »
Uganda: Better Late Than Never? Uganda Convicts Rebel in Landmark Case [analysis]
ISS
After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo's conviction raises questions about Uganda's commitment to trying international crimes. Read more »
Uganda: Kwoyelo's Conviction, At Long Last
JusticeInfo.net
More than 15 years after his arrest, Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army former rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo was found guilty by a Ugandan court of 44 counts of atrocity crimes on… Read more »
Lesotho: LDF Bombs 'Used' in 2014 Attack On 'Maesaiah, Tšooana
Lesotho Times
BOMBS had gone missing from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) armoury in the wake of the attacks on former First Lady 'Maesaiah Thabane's Moshoeshoe II residence and the Ha-Abia home… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Appoints Gen. Gafow As Adviser On Armed Forces in Renewed Push Against Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed General Abdullahi Gafow Mohamud as his new adviser on the armed forces. Read more »
Eritrea: Support to Families of Martyrs
Shabait
Government workers in the Gogni sub-zone, Gash Barka Region, have extended support to families of martyrs in their area. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Seizes Suicide Drones, Arrests Seven Suspects in Major Security Operation
Radio Dalsan
GAROWE, Puntland -- Puntland security forces have seized a cache of sophisticated "suicide" drones, marking the first instance of such weaponry being uncovered in Somalia. Read more »
August 26
Africa: U.S.-Africa Military Conference to Discuss Legal Advisers' Role in Troop Deployment
VOA
More than 30 African countries will be represented at a military law conference set to begin Tuesday in Lusaka, Zambia. Participants will discuss the role of legal advisers in the… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative [press release]
State Department
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - NYSC Directs Married Female Corps Members to Request Redeployment
Leadership
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband's state of residence to request… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Issues Warning to Somali Banks Over New 5 Percent Sales Tax
Shabelle
Al-Shabaab, the militant group controlling parts of Somalia, has issued a stern warning to local banks and financial institutions against complying with the recently introduced 5%… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Defence Headquarters
Nile Post
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has officially commissioned the construction of the new state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA)… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Reaffirm Jeddah Declaration Commitment During Sudan Geneva Talks
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reiterated their commitment to the Jeddah Declaration, a key agreement aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Speaking at… Read more »