July 02
South Africa: 'Blue Light Bullies' Case Drags On While Members of Mashatile's Vip Protection Unit Are Back At Work [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A year ago, eight police officers attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protection unit allegedly assaulted military trainees on the N1 highway in Johannesburg. Justice is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hero Mutsvunguma a Patriot Par Excellence
The Herald
The late national hero Brigadier-General (Rtd) Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma has been described by relatives and friends as a patriotic, loyal and selfless cadre who served his country… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Over 70 Militants in Chad, Borno, Destroy Camps
Vanguard
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said on Monday that its troops fighting insurgency have successfully obliterated terrorist camps situated on islets across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Wanted Biafra Leader, Arrest Two Other 'Notorious Terrorists'
Premium Times
The Nigerian army said the troops killed the wanted kingpin and arrested others during multiple operations in Nigeria's south-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Resumes Suicide Bombing in North-East Nigeria, Kills 21
Premium Times
A 2017 research work published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point revealed that Boko Haram used more than 200 female suicide bombers between 2014 and 2017. Read more »
Nigeria: Drone, Not Helicopter, Crashed in Kaduna - Nigerian Air Force
Premium Times
NAF said no casualty was recorded during the crash of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Read more »
Angola: More Than 100,000 Firearms Destroyed Across the Country
ANGOP
More than 100,000 firearms have been destroyed throughout the national territory so far, as part of the process of disarmament of the civilian population, which began in 2008, the… Read more »
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Press Release On RSF Destruction of Large Part of Halfaya Bridge
SNA
The General Command of the Armed Forces issued Monday a press release on the RSF militia devastation of a large part of Halfaya bridge on its eastern side, resulting in damages to… Read more »
Sudan: UAE Grants $20 Million for Sudan War Victims, Again Denies Supplying Arms to RSF
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed a $20 million agreement to aid displaced people and refugees in Sudan and… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Defence Staff Mourns Admiral Ogohi
Premium Times
Mr Musa, a General in the Nigerian Army, described the deceased as an elder statesman, a core patriot and a naval officer who "continued to provide his wealth of experience to the… Read more »
Uganda: Soldiers' Spouses Urged to Prepare for Life After Retirement
Nile Post
The spouses of soldiers have been encouraged to consider life after their partners' retirement from active service. Read more »
Uganda: IGP Byakagaba Appoints New Kampala Metropolitan Commander
Nile Post
The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba has made changes in the police leadership, dropping Kampala Metropolitan Police commander, senior commissioner of police Stephen… Read more »
Liberia: LIS Graduates Over 180 Officers From Specialized Training
New Dawn
Following their in-service training, the officers have pledged to utilize their training to create a safer community in their respective areas of assignment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Set for Hero Mutsvunguma Burial
The Herald
The body of national hero, Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma, arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday ahead of burial at the National Heroes Acre… Read more »
June 30
Somalia: ATMIS Transfers Abdalle Birolle Base to SNA in Preparation for Troop Reduction
Shabelle
In a significant step towards the third phase of troop reduction, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalle Birolle base in the Jubaland… Read more »
Nigeria: Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, Nigeria's Former Defence Chief, Is Dead
Premium Times
He was the defence chief between 1999 and 2003, and was the first Nigerian Navy officer to attain a four-star general rank. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Kill Terrorists in Niger
Leadership
Precision airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and killed several terrorists riding on motorcycles in Niger… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan RSF Militia Claims Capture of Sennar Capital, Army Detains Activists
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday announced the capture of Singa, capital of Sennar, in south-east Sudan. Many people fled to Kassala further north in eastern… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Leads Delegation in Condolence Visit to Police Affairs Minister
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led a federal government delegation to Keffi, Nasarawa State to console Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan… Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap's Audacity
Leadership
Evidently, the Nigerian security forces fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of the county have been recording major gains. Regularly, the military high command, which is… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncenessary Bickering Between the Police and PSC
This Day
Until the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission exercise restraint or the president intervenes, the disagreement between the two agencies will continue to… Read more »
June 29
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »
June 28
Ghana: #fixthecountry - Law Firm Sues Security Services Over Military Brutality in Ejura
Accra Times
The lawsuit is grounded on wrongful deaths, breach of constitutional rights, inappropriate military deployment, and failure to ensure accountability by actors. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Abducted Priest Seeks Help
Daily Trust
Mikah Suleiman, abducted Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, has pleaded for help to regain freedom. Read more »
Ethiopia: Defense Minister Aisha Holds Talks With French Ambassador to Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Defense Aisha Mohammed conferred on Thursday with French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Remi Marechaux. Read more »