November 21
Kenya: Kenya Investigates Alleged Kidnapping of Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye
RFI
Kenyan authorities were on Thursday investigating the alleged abduction from Nairobi of the prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he appeared at a military… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Launches DDR Program for 75,000 Ex-Combatants, Mekelle to Receive 320 in First Week
Addis Standard
The disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program for 75,000 former combatants in Tigray officially began today, November 21, 2024, the National Rehabilitation… Read more »
Kenya: Russia, China Block US Push to Turn Kenyan-Led Force in Haiti Into a UN Mission
Capital FM
A United States-led effort to transition the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission has faced a significant setback following Russia… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambique, Rwanda Military Officials Discuss Operations in Cabo Delgado
New Times
The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse, held another meeting with the Commander of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) Joint Task Force, Maj… Read more »
Uganda: Colonel Nakalema Challenges Stakeholders to Tackle Graduate Unemployment Sustainably
Nile Post
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has called on academicians, and stakeholders from both private and public sectors to devise sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Navy Personnel Aiding Oil Theft in Niger Delta
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as "cheap blackmail " the allegations by the Chief Executive officer of Tantita Security, Government Tompolo that Nigerian Navy… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrike Sparks Controversy Over Civilian Casualties in Katsina
Leadership
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district of Faskari local government area of Katsina State has left some people feared killed and others… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist, 114 Others in One Week - DHQ
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well-executed operations across… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Neutralizes 115 Terrorists, Arrests 289, Rescues 138 Kidnap Victims in One Week
Vanguard
In a decisive effort against insecurity, Nigerian troops neutralized 115 terrorists, arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims in the past week. Additionally, they… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Replies Tompolo, Accuses Him of Blackmail
Premium Times
He said that the military always seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Mali: Terrorists From Mali, Burkina Faso Now in Northwest, Niger State - Senate
Vanguard
The Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, other states in the… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Reflects On Decade-Long Friendship With South African Military Chief
Nile Post
The South African military chief thanked Gen Muhoozi for the warm African hospitality extended to him and his delegation, characterised by Ndere troupe and Janzi band performances,… Read more »
November 20
Somalia: Foreign Fighters Flocking to Islamic State in Somalia
VOA
The Islamic State terror group's small but influential affiliate in Somalia is growing, thanks in part to what the United Nations describes as an "influx of foreign fighters." Read more »
Africa: Military Rule Is On the Rise in Africa - Nothing Good Came From It in the Past [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back. Read more »
Nigeria: More Rescued Victims of Insurgency Handed Over to Borno State Government
VOA
Stability is returning to northeastern Nigeria after decades of insurgency as the military and the Borno State government work to reduce terrorist activities and rescue abducted… Read more »
Mozambique: Three More Protesters Shot Dead, Opposition Leader Declares Period of Mourning
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Two key donors - the EU and the UK - have indirectly backed Frelimo in the dispute over the elections, in a way which will clearly strengthen the position of hard-liners within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Nigerian Military to End Lakurawa Terror Group's Activities
Premium Times
The Senate demanded that relief materials should be distributed to survivors of the attacks carried out by Lakurawa. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With South African Counterpart
Nile Post
The Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces… Read more »
Ethiopia: Capacity Building Key for Cyber Sovereignty - Ethiopia's Defense Minister
ENA
The trainings provided to members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force will reinforce the army's capability to protect the country from cyber-attacks, Minister of Defense Aisha… Read more »
East Africa: Foreign Minister Receives Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
SNA
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ali Yousuf Ahmed Al-Sharif received, in his office in Portsudan on Wednesday, the Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Sylvain… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Maps Future of DRC Military Intervention
SANF
Achieving lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is high on the agenda as leaders from southern Africa convene on 20 November to discuss the peace and security… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Destroys 23 Illegal Refinery Sites in October - Official
Premium Times
The official said the naval operations had contributed to the increase in Nigeria's crude oil production. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Alleged Algerian Arms Dealer, Others in Zamfara
Vanguard
The police in Zamfara have detained a 58-year-old Algerian national for alleged transborder arms trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Remains Nigeria's Guardian of Unity, Democracy, Assert IBB, Abdulsalami
This Day
*Youth urged to embrace service, commitment Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Killing of 5 Soldiers in Borno
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State,… Read more »
