June 30
Sudan: Sudan RSF Militia Claims Capture of Sennar Capital, Army Detains Activists
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday announced the capture of Singa, capital of Sennar, in south-east Sudan. Many people fled to Kassala further north in eastern… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Leads Delegation in Condolence Visit to Police Affairs Minister
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led a federal government delegation to Keffi, Nasarawa State to console Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan… Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap's Audacity
Leadership
Evidently, the Nigerian security forces fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of the county have been recording major gains. Regularly, the military high command, which is… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncenessary Bickering Between the Police and PSC
This Day
Until the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission exercise restraint or the president intervenes, the disagreement between the two agencies will continue to… Read more »
June 29
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »
June 28
Ghana: #fixthecountry - Law Firm Sues Security Services Over Military Brutality in Ejura
Accra Times
The lawsuit is grounded on wrongful deaths, breach of constitutional rights, inappropriate military deployment, and failure to ensure accountability by actors. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Abducted Priest Seeks Help
Daily Trust
Mikah Suleiman, abducted Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, has pleaded for help to regain freedom. Read more »
Ethiopia: Defense Minister Aisha Holds Talks With French Ambassador to Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Defense Aisha Mohammed conferred on Thursday with French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Remi Marechaux. Read more »
Rwanda: RDF Officers Graduate From Ugandan Military College
New Times
Two officers from Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Thursday, June 27, graduated from the Uganda's Senior Command and Staff College in Kimaka. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Pulls Out 10 Armoured Corps Generals
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 10 generals from the Armoured Corps in Bauchi. Read more »
June 27
Uganda: ICC Trust Fund for Dominic Ongwen Victims Appeals for Funding [press release]
ICC
The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) calls for immediate voluntary contributions for the expeditious delivery of reparations to victims of… Read more »
Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping
Africa Check
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Files Petition Against Army Deployment to Stop Protests
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja has filed petition under certificate of urgency against KDF deployment to quell protests ahead of a ruling on a similar case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - Navigating Germany's Development Cooperation
DW
Faced with military-led governments across Africa's Sahel region, grassroots organizations and their German partners are seeking fresh foundations for their continued cooperation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S. Denies Zimbabwe's Claims It Is Militarizing Zambia
VOA
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 »
Africa: African Standby Force@20 - Time for Operationalisation
Daily Trust
The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack On Police Station, Kill Five Terrorists in Ebonyi - Army
Premium Times
The army said troops engaged the terrorists in a hot pursuit, leading to an intense gun battle, which resulted in the elimination of five of them. Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows KDF Deployment to Quell Riots but Gives Govt 2 Days to Outline Scope, Duration
Capital FM
The High Court has declined to outlaw the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to help police quell anti-budget protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Nigerian Military Academy Initiation Goes Viral With False Claim It Shows 'Africans Selling Africans' to Work in DRC Mines
Africa Check
Video of Nigerian military academy initiation goes viral with false claim it shows 'Africans selling Africans' to work in DRC mines Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns the Death of Two SANDF Members
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the deaths of two South African National Defence Force soldiers, following a mortar attack at their base in Sake in the… Read more »
Liberia: AFL Soldiers Disrobed
New Dawn
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) administratively discharges three personnel for the "Good of the Service and for conduct not in keeping with AFL standards and… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief of Staff Urges Aggrieved Nigerians to Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue
This Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that it is only in a peaceful atmosphere that the economy of any country could thrive, hence the need for all… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma Declared Hero
The Herald
WAR veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who died in Rusape last Wednesday, has been declared a national hero. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Youths Protest, Commend Police Over Sealing of LG Secretariats
This Day
Hundreds of youths in Rivers State on Tuesday took to the streets in support of the State Police Command for occupying the 23 local government secretariats in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 2,245 Terrorists, Apprehends 3,682 Others - DHQ
Premium Times
DHQ said the military operations took place between April and June 2024. Read more »