November 12
Sudan: Political Actors Condemn Further Airstrikes On Darfur
Dabanga
Airstrikes killed dozens and injured others in Nyala and neighbouring Beleil in South Darfur and Mellit, El Koma, and Kabkabiya in North Darfur on Saturday and Sunday, according to… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Kill Two Southwest State Soldiers in Lower Shabelle Ambush.
Radio Dalsan
Two soldiers from Somalia's Southwest State were ambushed and killed by al-Shabab militants on Tuesday while travelling by motorcycle between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in the… Read more »
Somalia: Two Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabaab Ambush in Somalia's Lower Shabelle Region
Shabelle
Two soldiers from the Southwest regional forces were fatally shot in an ambush by Al-Shabaab militants while traveling between Wanalweyn and Afgoye in Somalia's Lower Shabelle… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accused of Poisoning Sudanese in El Gezira
Dabanga
Hundreds of people have reportedly died after contracting strange symptoms in El Hilaliya town in eastern El Gezira, amidst conflicting reports about the cause of the deaths. El… Read more »
Nigeria: 29 Years After, Tinubu to Honour Saro-Wiwa
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resolved to honour the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others, who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the Ogoni people's interests in 1995. Read more »
Nigeria: Corrupt Military Officers - Senate to Amend Law Enabling EFCC's Investigation, Prosecution
This Day
The Senate has said that it would embark on a constitutional amendment that would empower the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute military… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa to Establish Marine Safety Task Force, Fish Cities
Vanguard
Bayelsa State government, yesterday, said it would establish a marine safety task force and create economic zones to be known as Fish Cities. Read more »
November 11
Africa: Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength
allAfrica
African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Reuters At Odds Over Reports On Alleged Mass Abortion Program
VOA
The Nigerian military welcomed a report by a human rights group that found "no evidence" the military secretly carried out thousands of illegal abortions as part of its fight… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reappoints Gen Odawaa As Army Chief Amid Push Against Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Council of Ministers has reappointed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as Commander of the Somali Armed Forces, replacing General Ibrahim Muhyiddin, during an emergency meeting… Read more »
Kenya: 19 Kenyan World War II Veterans Honored - a Tribute to Our Heroes
Capital FM
In a moving ceremony on Saturday, November 9, UK High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan presented replacement medals to 19 Kenyan veterans who served in the British Army during… Read more »
Nigeria: An Unfinished Quest - How Death Halted Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja's Vision to Transform the Nigerian Army
This Day
That the untimely death of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, COAS, left an indelible void is a fact that cannot be disputed, but more dampening is… Read more »
South Africa: Almost 12 600 Suspects Arrested and 345 Firearms Recovered During October Operations [press release]
SAPS
One hundred and seventy one (171) murder suspects, 261 attempted murder suspects and 250 suspected rapists were among 12 593 suspects who were arrested during various operations by… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa to Track Killers of Military Officer, Others
Daily Trust
The Authority of Obi Local Government has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the recent violence in Agyaragu, the headquarters of Jenkwe Development Area. Read more »
Nigeria: How Two Josephs Gave Nigeria a Crisis of Jumpy Judges
Vanguard
The unraveling of the regime of General Yakubu Gowon shortly after the end of Nigeria's civil war in the decade of the 1970s began as a tale of two Josephs. Read more »
November 10
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Kills Many Terrorists in Air Raid - Official
Premium Times
He said the first wave of strikes was launched following confirmed intelligence about increased terrorist activities in areas identified as strongholds... Read more »
November 08
Liberia: U.S. Africom Commander Highlights Partnership With Liberia
Liberian Observer
The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, has underscored the deepening military and diplomatic partnership between the U.S. and… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Raises the Alarm Over New Terror Group
Leadership
The Nigerian Military has alerted the nation to the emergence of a new terror group that is now residing in Kebbi and Sokoto states. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Military Reports Drone Crash in Somalia
VOA
The U.S. military says it is investigating what caused an army drone to crash in southern Somalia this week. Read more »
Sudan: DNHR Warns of 'Perilous Environment' in Central and South Darfur
Dabanga
The security situation in Central and South Darfur, largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has deteriorated drastically, with civilians facing daily threats to their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, Tanzania Sign Defence Pact
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Tanzania have committed to defence and security cooperation, in a move aimed at boosting regional security. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyan Troops in DRC Praised for Professionalism
Capital FM
Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) have received high praise for their… Read more »
November 07
Sudan: Sudan's De Facto Government Appointees Met With Criticism
Dabanga
Following Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan's reshuffle of Sudan's de facto government, which saw the replacement of four key ministers, the move has already faced criticism from… Read more »
Somalia: 11 Somali Soldiers Killed in Clash With Al-Shabab Militants
VOA
At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. Read more »
Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
RFI
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa… Read more »
