July 03
Somalia: Atmis Hands Over Key Somali Military Base to National Forces Amid Drawdown
Radio Dalsan
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially transferred the control of the strategic Abdall Birolle Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails Uganda-Ethiopia Ties
Nile Post
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has commended the military collaboration between the UPDF and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Commander Declares Allegiance to Zanu-PF, Says He Will Forcefully Command Everyone to Support Ruling Party
New Zimbabwe
A VIDEO of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Anselem Sanyatwe declaring his allegiance to ruling Zanu PF has surfaced online. Read more »
Nigeria: How Soldiers Killed Two Local Security Guards in Enugu - Senate Panel
Premium Times
The Senate Committee said the slain guards were on a mission to foil a robbery attack when they were killed by soldiers. Read more »
Ethiopia: Debunking the Futile Campaigns of Deal Spoilers [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
To expedite sustainable prosperity and holistic development, the country has been exploring various initiatives. The recent accord between Ethiopia and Somaliland that awards the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nedc Consoles Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and CEO of the North East Development Commission, NEDC Mohammed G. Alkali led Management and Staff to commiserate with the people and Government of Borno… Read more »
July 02
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Says Political Developments Could Hamper Efforts of Democratic Consolidation
Foroyaa
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Edward Amoako Asante, has said political developments in the region can hamper efforts of democratic consolidation if the developments… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines to Accelerate Operations Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a bid to intensify efforts to liberate the country from the clutches of Al-Shabaab, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently visited… Read more »
Nigeria: Chadian Forces, Not MNJTF Killed 70 Terrorists - Official
Leadership
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said the Chadian Rapid Intervention Forces were responsible for killing 70 terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Puts Recruits Through Their Paces in Pece Stadium
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has started the recruitment of 187 candidates from the five districts in Acholi sub-region. Read more »
Sudan: Displacement in Sudan's Sennar Grows Due to Rumours About RSF Advances
Dabanga
Singa, the capital of Sennar, witnessed a decrease in fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since Sunday evening. Because of… Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide Bombings in Gwoza - Is It a Rivalry Between Jihadists for Control of the Area?
Agenzia Fides
The number of victims of the quadruple bombings carried out on June 29 in Gwoza, in Borno state, in north-eastern Nigeria, has risen to 32. Some of the 50 or so wounded died in… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and China to Deepen Military Cooperation
AIM
Mozambique and China intend to deepen military cooperation, at a moment when the Mozambican government is looking for strategic support to fight Islamist terrorists who have been… Read more »
Cape Verde: Terrorists Attack Truck Near Mocímboa DA Praia
AIM
A group of armed men, believed to be Islamist terrorists, attacked a truck, on Sunday night, in the northern Mozambican province of Cab Delgado, causing the death of one person and… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer
Premium Times
The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Capture Al-Shabaab Militant in Middle Shabelle Region
Shabelle
The Somali National Army, in collaboration with local forces, successfully apprehended a prominent member of the Al-Shabaab in the Ruun-nirgood area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Bombings - Fate of Terrorists Will Be Violent, Short - DHQ Vows
Vanguard
...says 20 persons were killed, 52 injured Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 844 Arms Units, 12,500 Ammunition Worth N13.9bn At Onne Port
This Day
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, announced the interception of nine containers bearing offensive items, including arms, ammunition, illicit drugs and second hand… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Arrests Man With Forged Documents At Recruitment
Nile Post
In Kampala, only 766 recruits are needed, with 36 slots allocated to Kampala Central and 85 to Makindye. Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Video Shows Nigerian Soldiers in Armoured Tanks Heading for an Operation in Abia State
Africa Check
No evidence video shows Nigerian soldiers in armoured tanks heading for an operation in Abia state Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces General Al-Atta Praises Saf Victory in Omdurman
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (SAF), Lieutenant General Yassir Al-Atta, saluted the officers,… Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects to Appear in Court for Possession of Unlicensed and Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
Nigeria: National Anthem - Deconstructing the Military Legacy,
Vanguard
ON Friday November 18, 2011, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, called for a referendum to gauge the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogalla - Committed to Shaping the Nigerian Navy Into a Competent, Ethical Naval Force
This Day
That Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is a repository of knowledge, especially when it comes to hydrography and all things marine ecosystem, might not be in contention, but… Read more »