September 17
Uganda: Museveni At 80 - Reflecting On the Original NRA 27
Nile Post
As President Yoweri Museveni marked his 80th birthday, Uganda commemorated his legacy with an exhibition highlighting his journey with the National Resistance Army (NRA). Read more »
Ethiopia: TPLF Revokes Membership of Key Leaders - Getachew Reda Among 16 Ousted in Political Shake-Up
Addis Standard
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), led by Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), has announced the expulsion of 16 former members and senior leaders, including Getachew Reda, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: War Scenarios and Conflict Contexts - Critical Relations Between Somalia, Ethiopia and Egypt
Agenzia Fides
The situation in the Horn of Africa is extremely complex. Somalia is arming itself to fight more effectively against Al-Shabaab terrorists, while in Ethiopia the situation is… Read more »
South Africa: Concern Raised Over 'Risk of the Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons'
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has raised concern about the "rising threat" to global peace and the risk of the threat of nuclear weapons use amidst… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Daily Trust
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Arms Control Centre Bill Into Law
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill establishing the National Center for the Control of small arms and light weapons (NCCSALW) to curb proliferation of small arms and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bill for Establishment of Centre for Arms Control - NSA
Premium Times
Mr Kokumo said the control of small arms and light weapons proliferation was not only a national concern but also a matter of international importance. Read more »
September 16
Africa: U.S. Military Strategy in Africa Remains 'Partnership-Centric' - Africom's General Langley
allAfrica
The head of the U.S-Africa Command (Africom) - a unit of the U.S. military responsible for operations on the continent - said the U.S. strategy on the continent will… Read more »
Nigeria: Capitalising On Operation Lake Sanity's Success Against Boko Haram [analysis]
ISS
Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic. Read more »
Ethiopia: Factional Infighting Threatens Tigray's Fragile Peace, Post-War Recovery
Addis Standard
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), once a powerful party in Ethiopian politics, is now grappling with severe internal divisions that jeopardize the stability of the… Read more »
Sudan: IAEA Affirms Its Support for Sudan in All Relevant Fields
SNA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) affirmed its support for Sudan in all fields related to the use of nuclear technologies in food security. Read more »
Niger: U.S. Withdrawal From Niger Completed
Africom
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger is complete. Read more »
Lesotho: Army Ops a 'Violation of Human Rights'
Lesotho Times
THE involvement of the military in civilian law enforcement raises significant human rights concerns, particularly regarding the use of force and the treatment of suspects. Read more »
Lesotho: Army Faces M10m Lawsuit
Lesotho Times
...for allegedly torturing civilians Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Experts Weigh in On UK's New Special Envoy
Dabanga
The UK has appointed Richard Crowder as its Special Representative to Sudan, a critical move as the country continues to face a brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces… Read more »
Djibouti: Africom Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Africom
In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with U.S. troops deployed… Read more »
Kenya: Africom Commander Visits Kenya
Africom
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited Kenya to further cooperation and build on the strong relationship with the Kenyan Defence Force, Sept… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Orders Investigation Into Alleged Detention of Naval Personnel for Six Years
Premium Times
Abbas Haruna, a naval rating, was allegedly detained on the orders of an officer, Muhammad Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: State of Nation - Former Military Leaders, Others Meet in Minna Behind Closed Doors
This Day
Three former military rulers and some other generals, yesterday, met behind closed doors in Minna, Niger State, over what many considered the state of the nation. Read more »
September 15
Sudan: Sudan Army Bombs Its Own Soldiers in North Darfur, U.S. Officials Repeat Calls for a Ceasefire
Dabanga
Six army soldiers were killed and others were injured by 'friendly fire' during airstrike on the garrison of the Sixth Infantry Division in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Condemns Treatment of Ex-Soldier By IPOB
Premium Times
"It must be unequivocally stated that the claim by IPOB and its terrorist leader that ex-Cpl. Toriola is still serving in the Nigerian Army is far from the truth." Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Vow to Enhance Military Cooperation
ENA
Top Ethiopian and Chinese military officers pledged to further enhance military cooperation on Sunday. Read more »
September 13
Sudan: Sudan Battles Continue in Darfur and Khartoum, Drone Shot Above Shendi
Dabanga
The North Darfur capital of El Fasher witnessed violent battles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the past days. Three people were… Read more »
Kenya: Violence At the Kenya-Ethiopia Border - What's Driving Insecurity in the Region [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Communal conflict is endemic in the vast arid region on both sides of the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Fresh alarm has been sparked in both countries following a kidnapping and armed… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Fighters Post 'Self-Incriminating Videos of Torture' On Social Media
Dabanga
Video clips of prisoners taken by the warring Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) widely circulating on social media spark angry reactions.… Read more »