July 09
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Deceased SANDF Members
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away while on duty overnight on Friday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Steps Up Anti-Al-Shabaab Efforts
Shabelle
Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin, Commander of the Somali National Army, convened a crucial meeting with all SNA leaders in Mogadishu. Read more »
July 08
Uganda: 10 African Countries With the Largest Armies
Independent (Kampala)
In a recent global power ranking of 145 nations, it is evident that the size of a nation's economy or population does not necessarily correlate with the size of its military or… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom As Secular Institution - Spokesperson
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to secularity of faith as an institution that upholds religious freedom for all its personnel. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Has Schools for Both Islamic, Chaplaincy Affairs - Hqtrs
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has described as misleading viral report suggesting that it runs only a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other religions. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - We're Focused On Eliminating Threats - COAS
Daily Trust
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated that the Nigerian Army is committed to total elimination of all forms of insecurity bedevilling the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops, Hunters Foil Boko Haram Attempt to Vandalise Power Towers
Premium Times
"On receipt of credible intelligence of BHT activities, troops swiftly laid a successful ambush on the terrorists." Read more »
July 06
West Africa: West African Junta Leaders Holding Joint Summit
DW
The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are holding a joint summit in Niamey, the first since the coups that saw them seize power. Read more »
July 05
Sudan: RSF Capture Sudan Army Base in West Kordofan 'Without Struggle'
Dabanga
Less than two weeks after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of El Fula, the capital of West Kordofan, they captured El Meiram yesterday morning. Videos published by the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers in DR Congo Condemned to Death for 'Fleeing the Enemy'
RFI
Twenty-five soldiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have been sentenced to death on charges of "fleeing the enemy" during battles with notorious Tutsi-led M23 rebels. Read more »
Sudan: Foreign Ministry Statement On Terrorist Rebel RSF Militia Violations
SNA
The Republic of Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
New Times
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
July 04
Ethiopia: 'Don't Waste Money' Going Around Countries to Accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Somalia
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Don't Commit Mass Killings' - PM Abiy Ahmed Denies Accusations of Mass Killings By Govt Forces
Addis Standard
Responding to questions raised by lawmakers during a parliament session on Thursday, regarding human rights violations and accusations of mass killing against government forces, PM… Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
Daily Trust
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Strikes Blow Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully neutralized approximately 10 Al-Shabaab members and wounded several others in an operation in Nur-Gare village, located near Barire in… Read more »
July 03
Sudan: Hospital Bombed in North Darfur As RSF Shelling Intensifies
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) bombed Jebel Marra Hospital located in North Darfur's El Fasher's Grand Market on Tuesday, a source told Radio Dabanga. The source, who… Read more »
Mali: Suspected Jihadist Attack in Mali Kills At Least 21 Civilians
RFI
An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians on Monday, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region. Read more »
Somalia: Shabaab Strikes Djiboutian and Somali Troops As African Union Forces Withdraw
Radio Dalsan
The al-Qaeda-affiliated group Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing targeting Djiboutian and Somali troops at a military base in central Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Agree to Pursue Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to pursue dialogue to resolve their issues and ensure regional stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Recapture 20 Vehicles Held for Ransom By Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Somali government's security forces have recaptured 20 vehicles that were being held for ransom by the militant group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
Mozambique: Tanzanian Forces Crucial to Stopping Terrorists, Says Nyusi
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi believes that the Tanzanian Armed Forces (TDF) are crucial to stopping the advance of the islamist terrorists who have been plaguing parts of the… Read more »
Somalia: EU Naval Warship Boosts Counter-Piracy Operations in Somalia's Puntland
Radio Dalsan
The EU naval warship ESPS Numancia F-83, operating as part of the EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, has arrived in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland State, to strengthen counter-piracy… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Borno Bombings, Rejects Motion to Stop Service Chiefs From Diverting Security Funds
Premium Times
The Senate also resolved to ask the federal government to direct various security agencies in the country to deploy technology in the fight against insurgency. Read more »