October 20
Nigeria: Army Headquarters Denies Reports of Chief of Army Staff's Death
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has categorically dismissed speculations claiming that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died, labeling the reports as fake news. Read more »
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Press Release On Kaykal Giving Up
SNA
The General Command of the Armed Forces issued a press release on Sunday on the occasion of the siding of the prominent commander of the insurgent Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with… Read more »
Somalia: Clashes in Luuq, Somalia Leave At Least Seven Dead, Numerous Injured
Shabelle
Intense fighting erupted again Sunday morning in the Luuq district of Somalia's Gedo region, where two local militias engaged in a fierce battle, leading to at least seven… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Debunks Rumoured Death of COAS Lagbaja
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 15 Generals From Artillery Corps
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA) in Kachia, Kaduna State. The group… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Finance Minister Calls for Chad Border Crossing 'To Be Closed Today Before Tomorrow'
Dabanga
Sudan's Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim has called for the immediate closure of the Adré border crossing with Chad, on the premise that "the route is used to supply the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gowon - A Glorious Life @ 90
Leadership
When I clock 90, if I had a choice in the matter, I'll like to be like General Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon - in good health, full of cheer and with my better half whispering… Read more »
Ethiopia: African Defense Leaders Rally to Avert Security Threats
Ethiopian Herald
In response to the volatile global order and contemporary security challenges facing the continent, African defense ministers and military attachés convened a critical… Read more »
Nigeria: Okada Riders Kill ASP in Lagos
Vanguard
An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Augustine Isokphehi, has been killed by okada riders after leading a team of policemen to an accident scene on WEMCO Road, by AY junction,… Read more »
October 19
Somalia: Somalia Military Strikes Major Blow to Al-Shabab, Kills 30 Militants
VOA
Somalia's Information Ministry said Saturday the country's military is targeting al-Shabab militants in the Galmudug region of central Somalia and is making progress in eroding the… Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Holds Talks With DRC and Rwanda Leaders
ANGOP
President João Lourenço held a telephone conversation on Saturday, with presidents Félix Tshisekedi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Paul Kagame from… Read more »
October 18
Sudan: Asharq Al-Awsat - Sudanese Jurists Denounce Formation of New 'Anti-Empowerment Removal Committee'
Dabanga
The decision of Sudan's chief justice to form a legal committee tasked to reconsider the decisions issued by the Empowerment Removal Committee (ERC), established by the government… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese in Ethiopia At 'Grave Risk' As Security Situation Deteriorates - HRW
Dabanga
Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia's Amhara region have been subjected to violence, abduction, and forced labour as conflict continues between Ethiopian government forces and Fano… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Deploys Snipers in Central Khartoum As Sudan Air Force Continues Bombing
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) yesterday continued its attempts to regain central Khartoum, including the army's General Command, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Purchase of a Chinese Fighter Jet Is a Reminder Cold War Tactics Are Back in the Middle East [analysis]
Chatham House
The Egyptian army is a formidable force lacking air superiority capabilities to match its size and ambitions. China understood this predicament and offered to help. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airlifts First Lady's Relief Materials for Borno Flood Victims
Leadership
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted relief materials donated by First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for Borno flood victims. Read more »
October 17
Uganda: Military Warns Against Security Misinformation Spread
Nile Post
I want to pass this information to Ugandans; if you are doing your fake news, you can afford to do it elsewhere but don't do it with the military because we are responsible for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fighting, Abuses in Amhara Camps Put Sudanese Refugees at Risk - HRW
HRW
Recent fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Fano militias in the northwestern Amhara region has put Sudanese refugees in and around camps near the Sudan border at grave… Read more »
East Africa: Egypt-Ethiopia Hostilities Are Playing Out in the Horn - the Risk of New Proxy Wars Is High [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia's growing alarm, Egypt is… Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu - Officers Must Halt Gun Sales to Criminals As Nigeria Destroys 2,400 Arms
Vanguard
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), has condemned the actions of corrupt personnel within security agencies, emphasizing the grave danger they pose to national… Read more »
Ethiopia: Delegates Laud Ethiopia's Military Diplomacy
Ethiopian Herald
- African military delegates hailed military professionalism and capabilities of Ethiopia. Read more »
Sudan: ACJPS Condemns 'Targeting of Arab Communities' By Sudan Air Force
Dabanga
Civilians continue paying the price of the senseless war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Raises Alarm Over Increased Wildlife Smuggling, Arms Import
Vanguard
Records 20 shipments of arms in 6yrs Read more »
October 16
Sudan: Armed Herders Threaten to Attack Camp For Displaced People
Dabanga
The large Kalma camp for displaced people neighbouring Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, is facing a dire situation as an armed group of Arab herders has surrounded the camp.… Read more »
Nigeria: Vehicle Ban, Border Closure Crippling Our Revenue in Kwara - Customs Controller
Daily Trust
The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kwara State, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, says the ban on importation of vehicles and border closure has crippled the command of… Read more »
