April 23
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Kenya: Friday Memorial Service for Late CDF Ogolla Postponed Indefinitely
Capital FM
The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla that set for Friday has been postponed indefinitely the Kenya Defence Forces has announced. Read more »
Mozambique: Military Escorts Interrupted in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The military escort for vehicles using the N380 highway in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado was interrupted on Monday, on the stretch between Macomia and Oasse,… Read more »
April 22
Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pays Military Homage to Army Chief Killed in Crash
New Era
With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president… Read more »
Nigeria: War On Insurgency - Badaru-Abubakar's Silent Revolution [opinion]
Premium Times
Nigeria is certainly not out of the woods but the signs are good and encouraging. Read more »
Nigeria: Okuama-Ewu Identifies 11 Persons Killed By Military, 413 Houses Destroyed
Vanguard
Okuama-Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has revealed the names of 11 people that troops of the Nigerian Army purportedly shot dead when they overran the… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Confirms 6 Soldiers' Killing, Launches Manhunt
Daily Trust
The military high command, on Sunday said marauding terrorists, who recently killed some of its personnel in Niger State will pay dearly for the dastardly act, saying they would be… Read more »
April 21
Rwanda: April 21, 1994 - UN Ignores Warnings, Adopts Resolution to Withdraw Some Troops From Rwanda
New Times
On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a… Read more »
Kenya: Calls for Transparent Probe Into General Ogolla's Death Gain Traction
Capital FM
Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed. Read more »
Kenya: Lorna Ogolla Honors Father's Legacy, Urges Pursuit of Excellence Amidst Adversity
Capital FM
Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Brigadier-General Killed in Head-On Collision Declared National Hero
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on the late Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha, who died in a Tuesday road traffic accident alongside other army… Read more »
Nigeria: Murder of 17 Soldiers - Okuama-Ewu in Ruins As Oborevwori Finally Visits
Vanguard
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April 19
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
Shabelle
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
Capital FM
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Defense Forces Members Die in Road Accident
New Zimbabwe
FOUR Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) members died while others were injured in a car accident which occurred at the 180 km peg on the Harare-Bulawayo road Wednesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official
Premium Times
"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
Capital FM
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Capital FM
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kenyan Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash, President Says
VOA
Kenya's military chief was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Thursday, according to Kenyan President William Ruto. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
RFI
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
Concord
President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. Read more »
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
Capital FM
General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
Capital FM
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »