April 05
Namibia: Chinese Defence Attaché Eager to Strengthen Ties
New Era
NEW Chinese defence attaché in Namibia, colonel Li Shujun says the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to deepen and expand practical cooperation with the Namibian… Read more »
April 04
Sudan: Sudan Air Force Conduct Further Airstrikes Across Darfur
Dabanga
Reports state the Sudanese Air Force launched airstrikes targeting various sites in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, as well as the areas of Mellit and Zirug in North Darfur… Read more »
Eritrea: Russian Delegation Visits Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions
Shabait
A senior delegation from the Russian Federation, led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, accompanied by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces,… Read more »
South Africa: Criminal Complaint Lodged Against Benjamin Rattle, a South African Serving in the Israeli Military
GroundUp
Rattle's social media posts appear to show him standing in front of destroyed buildings and rubble in Gaza Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Announces 60th Anniversary Date, Activities
Premium Times
The Nigerian Air Force's 60th anniversary with the theme, 'Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security'. Read more »
April 03
East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down
Shabelle
Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
Chad: Cameroon and Chad Government Troops Free Scores of Hostages
VOA
Troops from Chad and Cameroon have freed scores of civilians who were kidnapped for ransom or to fight with jihadist groups on both sides of the two central African states' border. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Hit and Detain Journalist Dele Fasan, Thugs Attack 3 Journalists Covering Election
CPJ
On February 23, at least seven soldiers arrested and handcuffed journalist Dele Fasan and hit him with a gun as he filmed at the scene of a planned protest in Nigeria's southern… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members
Premium Times
The troops also recovered a cache of arms from the extremists. Read more »
April 02
Mozambique: Jihadism in Mozambique - Southern African Forces Are Leaving With Mixed Results [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (Samim), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the… Read more »
Nigeria: Army HQ Confirms Explosion in Ikeja Cantonment
Premium Times
"The Nigerian army therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control." Read more »
Tunisia: Defence Minister Visits Borj El Amri Aviation School
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of National Defence, Imed Memmich, on Monday evening, visited the Borj El Amri aviation school (BAAS) in Manouba, where he inspected the officer cadets' working, living… Read more »
April 01
West Africa: U.S. Withdrawal From Niger Signals a Shift in Western Influence in the Sahel [analysis]
FPRI
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Uganda: Uganda's Airforce Deputy Chief Stephen Kigundu Dead
Independent (Kampala)
Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commandant of the Air Defense Forces is dead. The Defense Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye announced Kigundu's demise… Read more »
Nigeria: Week of Mixed Emotions for the Military
Daily Trust
Last week our military underwent what would be described as a period of tumultuous mixed emotions. They had just endured a day of horror when they announced the decimation of their… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers - Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self to Police
Leadership
Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Firstnews Editor Released After Two Weeks in Military Custody [press release]
IFJ
According to local news reports, armed men arrived at Olatunji's residence a few minutes past 6:00 pm and forcefully took him away without any explanation. The journalists' wife,… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Segun Olatunji, Narrates Ordeal in Military Detention
Premium Times
"At a point, one of the officers came and tightened the cuffs on my right hand and leg. I was there groaning in pain, and it was that way for three days. When they released it all,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - ICC Must Not Dash the Hope of Survivors of Atrocities By the Military [press release]
AI London
In response to the statement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) following the conclusion of an official visit to Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, Director… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
Premium Times
The military authority announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 212 Terrorists, Apprehends 252 Others - Official
Premium Times
The troops also recovered 223 assorted weapons and 2,756 ammunition comprising three M56 rifles, 115 AK47 rifles, three PKT gun, 24 locally fabricated gun, and 36 dane guns. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Daily Trust
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994 [analysis]
New Times
The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them to the Prosecutor for legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Persons Wanted Over Killing of 18 Military Personnel
This Day
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 18 military personnel in Delta State. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Tinubu Honours 17 Slain Soldiers, Families to Get Houses, Scholarships
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu also announced "scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the university level." Read more »