April 11
Africa: Nigeria Regional Power, Pillar of Stability in Africa, Says Pakistani Military Chief
Vanguard
Gen. Sahir Mirza, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, has described Nigeria as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African… Read more »
April 10
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Praises Military Gains Against Al-Shabab, Approves Visa-Free Deal With Egypt
Shabelle
Somalia's Council of Ministers, in a regular session chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, praised ongoing military operations aimed at clearing Al-Shabab militants… Read more »
Uganda: Renewal of National IDs to Start Soon - Muhoozi
Independent (Kampala)
The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed. Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 First Bi-Annual Naval Police Training Workshop Kicks Off in Lagos
This Day
The First Bi-Annual Naval Police Training Workshop commenced on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, at the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (HQ WNC) in Apapa, Lagos. Read more »
April 09
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 9, 2025
allAfrica
Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants Read more »
Somalia: Intense Fighting Breaks Out in Aboorey Village, Central Somalia
Shabelle
Intense fighting erupted Wednesday morning in Aboorey village in the Hiran region, between Somali forces, supported by local militia, and Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with local troops, have successfully driven Al-Shabaab militants from the Geel-gub area in the Middle Shabelle region, state… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Repatriates Americans Jailed Over Coup Attempt Amid Mining Talks
RFI
Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two… Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence of Retaliatory Attack By Hausa Group Against Igbos in Northern Nigeria
Africa Check
No evidence of retaliatory attack by Hausa group against Igbos in northern Nigeria Read more »
Ethiopia: Nigerian Military Delegation Visits Ethiopian Federal Police Reform Initiatives
ENA
A Nigerian Military Resource Center delegation has visited the Ethiopian Federal Police Headquarter to engage in bilateral discussions and observe ongoing reform initiatives. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa to Reward 1,000 'Green Bombers' With Jobs in Government, Including Army
New Zimbabwe
IN a move aimed at currying favour with the youth demography, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised 1,000 Youth Service in Zimbabwe graduates with jobs within government,… Read more »
Somalia: Hands Off Berbera - Why International Community Should Oppose Somalia's Air Base Offer to U.S., Support Somaliland's Quest for Independence [opinion]
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba -Recent reporting by Reuters indicates Somalia's willingness to grant the United States "exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports." According to the article,… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Photos of Burnt Vehicles Depicting a Retaliatory Attack Against Igbos in Kano Are Old and Unrelated to Edo Mob Action
Africa Check
No, photos of burnt vehicles depicting a retaliatory attack against Igbos in Kano are old and unrelated to Edo mob action Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu - Defense Minister Urges Youth to Combat Genocide Ideology
New Times
The Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda, has called on young people in Rubavu District to actively prevent and combat the spread of genocide ideology, particularly on social… Read more »
April 08
Sudan: RSF Drone Attack Hits Airport Fuel Depot in Sudan's Northern State
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a drone strike on Dongola Airport in Sudan's Northern State on Monday, targeting a key fuel depot and triggering a massive… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Shuts Down Airspace and Recalls Envoys Amid Mali Drone Row
RFI
Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that… Read more »
Nigeria: Furore Over Army Officers Donating Ransom Money to Free Retired General Tsiga
Premium Times
Serving and retired army officers donated ransom to free a kidnapped retired army general. Read more »
Liberia: Armed Forces of Liberia Gives Update On Progress of 'Operation True Guardian' in Western Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
ROBERTSPORT, Grand Cape Mount County - The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has provided an update on Operation True Guardian, a nationwide security initiative aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Tsiga's Testimony and Nigeria's Anti-Banditry Military Offensive [opinion]
Premium Times
Abducted on 5th February from his hometown in Katsina State, Tsiga endured weeks in captivity before regaining his freedom on 2nd April. Read more »
Nigeria: NDA Announces Live-Fire Exercise, Urges Residents to Avoid Area
Vanguard
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will conduct an Elementary Application of Fire Exercise for cadets of the 75 Regular Course from April 10 to April 12. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Air Force Hold Funeral Parade for Senior Officer
The Herald
The Air Force of Zimbabwe yesterday held a full military parade at Manyame Air Base in honour of Group Captain (Retired) Upenyu Chitauro who passed away last week after a short… Read more »
April 07
Algeria: Mali, Niger, Burkina Recall Ambassadors From Algeria Over Drone Incident
RFI
Tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours have flared once again after the downing of a Turkish-made military drone near the Mali border, underscoring the ongoing… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2025
allAfrica
Nigeria's 'Take-It-Back' Movement Determined to Hold Protest Read more »
Kenya: UK Defense Secretary Meets Family Of Murdered Kenyan Woman [press release]
Leigh Day
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has today met with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by British soldiers more than 13 years… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Captain, Soldier, Scores of Terrorists Killed in Borno Village
Vanguard
At least a captain and a soldier (Corporal) were among the scores killed by Boko Haram terrorists at Izge village in Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Read more »
