September 20
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Shipping 'Illegal' Arms to Semi-Autonomous Region
The Somali government on Friday accused Ethiopia of sending an "unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition" to Somalia's semiautonomous region of Puntland. Read more »
September 13
Africa: U.S.-China Rivalry for Military Influence in Africa Ramps Up
While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend… Read more »
September 11
Sudan: International Arms Embargo On Darfur Renewed As Fighting Rages
The U.N. Security Council unanimously renewed for another year an arms embargo on parties in the Darfur region of Sudan, where the war between rival generals has intensified in… Read more »
September 06
Egypt: Chinese Military Planes Displayed At Egypt Airshow, but Demand Is in Question
As the first Egypt International Air Show wrapped up Thursday, industry analysts debated the significance of China's presence, which included the most complete demonstration of its… Read more »
August 26
Africa: U.S.-Africa Military Conference to Discuss Legal Advisers' Role in Troop Deployment
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 »
August 21
Africa: U.S. Official Holds Talks in Africa On Responsible Use of Military AI
A U.S. State Department official was in Nigeria this week to meet with local and regional authorities about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications. Read more »
August 13
Uganda: Ugandan Court Finds Former Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty
A Ugandan court found former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty Tuesday of 44 out of 78 war crimes charges brought against him. Read more »
August 12
Sudan: Talks On Sudan to Proceed Despite Uncertainty Over Sudanese Army's Attendance
The United States will proceed with peace talks on Sudan in Geneva this week, even without confirmation of the Sudanese army's attendance. Read more »
August 08
Niger: After Recent Challenges, U.S. Looks to Rethink Africom, Aid Initiatives
The United States on Wednesday completed one of the last major troop departures from Niger ahead of the military junta-imposed September 15 deadline. About 1,000 troops were… Read more »
July 31
Mali: Russia's Wagner Implicates West, Ukraine in Mali Clashes
Separatist fighters and al-Qaida affiliates in Mali reportedly dealt the Russian military regiment Wagner its greatest battlefield defeat in Africa on July 26 and 27. Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: Another Chibok Girl Rescued a Month Ago - Military
The Nigerian military has rescued Ehi Abdul, one of the "Chibok girls" whose kidnapping by Boko Haram militants in 2014 generated worldwide attention. Authorities say the rescue… Read more »
July 11
Botswana: Botswana Pledges Continued Support for Mozambique After Regional Troops Leave
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even… Read more »
June 27
Zimbabwe: U.S. Denies Zimbabwe's Claims It Is Militarizing Zambia
The head of U.S. Africa Command denied Thursday claims by Zimbabwean government officials that Washington is setting up a military base in neighboring Zambia and wants to move… Read more »
June 21
Africa: 30 Africa Defense Chiefs to Gather in Botswana for U.S. Military Conference
Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces Plans to Acquire 50 Military Aircraft - Analysts Question Intent
The Nigerian air force said Tuesday it will acquire 50 new aircraft to strengthen its capabilities against armed gangs and terrorists in northwest Nigeria. Read more »
Chad: Investigation Ordered After Deadly Military Depot Explosion
Officials in Chad say they have opened investigations and are calling for calm after an explosion and fire at a military ammunition depot in the capital N'Djamena late Tuesday… Read more »
June 14
Niger: 600 US Troops Remain in Niger As Withdrawal Continues
About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense… Read more »
June 11
Africa: AFRICOM Denies U.S. Airstrike Killed Cuban Doctors
The U.S. military says it was not involved in the reported killing of two Cuban doctors whom the al-Shabab militant group allege died as a result of a U.S. airstrike in Somalia in… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Denies Maltreating Boko Haram Survivors
A new report by rights group Amnesty International accuses Nigeria's military of inhumane treatment toward women and girls who survived Boko Haram. Nigerian defense authorities… Read more »
June 05
Chad: Chad, Sahel States Receive Russia's Foreign and Defense Ministers
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected in Chad's capital N'djamena Wednesday, continuing an African tour that has taken him to Guinea and Congo. Russian Defense… Read more »
June 03
Somalia: Somalia Wants All Ethiopian Troops to Leave By December
Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of 2024 as the African Union Transition Mission mandate expires in December, according to Somali National… Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Rwanda Deploying Another 2,500 Soldiers to Help Mozambique Fight Cabo Delgado Insurgency
Rwanda is deploying an additional 2,500 soldiers to help Mozambique fight resurgent attacks by Islamic State insurgents in the oil-rich Cabo Delgado province. Attacks have been on… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: International Court Reassures Uganda LRA Victims On Reparations
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
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 »
May 10
Chad: Chad Deploys Troops As Opposition Protests After Deby Named Election Winner
Chad has ordered the immediate deployment of troops to maintain peace, especially in the capital, N'djamena, after provisional results of the May 6 presidential elections… Read more »