July 20
West Africa: EU to Boost Ghana's Defence With New Support
Ghanaian Times
The European Union (EU) has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector as part of efforts to address growing threats in the sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni to Join Parliament in Paying Tribute to Gen Moses Ali
Nile Post
President Museveni is expected to join Members of Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, for a special sitting to pay tribute to the late General (Rtd) Moses Ali. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Confer National Honours On Military Chiefs
Premium Times
The lawmaker, Philip Agbese, said recent operations in Oyo and Borno states deserve national recognition and should boost the morale of security personnel. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Disaster Agency, Army Discuss Cooperation On Emergency Response and Climate Risks
Shabelle
The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Monday met with the commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces to discuss strengthening cooperation on… Read more »
Kenya: Kanini Kega Says State Security Withdrawn Days After Alleged Armed Attack
Capital FM
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has claimed his government security detail has been withdrawn, days after he alleged that he survived an armed attack in Ol… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Disrupt Terrorists' Networks Across Nigeria, Intensify Ongoing Offensive - DHQ
This Day
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have sustained military operations across the country, recording significant successes against terrorists, kidnappers, criminal elements and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Participants Begin Deliberations On Assigned Agenda Items At National Dialogue Conference - Endc
ENA
Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference has entered its core deliberation phase, with participants beginning substantive discussions on the eight national agenda items identified… Read more »
Uganda: Notu Mourns Gen. Moses Ali, Hails His Legacy of Service and Peace-Building
Nile Post
The National Organization of Trade Unions (NOTU) has joined Ugandans in mourning the death of veteran statesman and former Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who… Read more »
Sudan: US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Sudan Over Alleged Chemical Weapons Use
Leadership
The United States on Monday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Sudan's army-aligned government, accusing it of using chemical weapons during its conflict with the rival Rapid… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno - Troops Foil Hostel Abduction, 3 Students Killed
Leadership
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC), Borno State chapter, has condemned the attack by suspected Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP)… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - 4 Policemen Detained for Allegedly Extorting ICPC Chairman of N53,000 in Abuja
Leadership
Four police officers have been detained by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Establishes Forward Operating Base in Katsina
Leadership
The military through "Operation Fansan Yamma" have established a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Sayaya, Matazu local government area of Katsina, to intensify its operations… Read more »
Ethiopia: Global Weekly Roundup - Military Escalation, Economic Fragmentation and the Race for Strategic Advantage
ENA
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Uganda: Gen Moses Ali - When the Makers of History Depart, Their Legacy Lives On
Nile Post
With the passing of General Moses Ali at the age of 87, Uganda has lost far more than a politician or a military commander. The nation bids farewell to one of its most influential… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Pastor's Wife, Three Children in Borno
Vanguard
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted the wife of a pastor and his three children in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Read more »
July 19
Sudan: The War the World Stopped Watching [guest column]
allAfrica
There is an old saying in journalism: when the cameras leave, the suffering remains. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Gen Moses Ali
Nile Post
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani County West Member of Parliament, General Moses Ali, describing him as a leader who… Read more »
Gambia: Government Praises Gambian Soldiers for Restraint After Senegalese Troops Demolish Bullock Border Camp Fence
Foroyaa
Senior government officials and military commanders on Friday praised soldiers stationed at the Bullock Military Border Post for showing restraint after Senegalese troops crossed… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UK Deepen Military Ties in Mogadishu Talks
Radio Dalsan
Somali National Army (SNA) Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud met with Colonel Andy Seddon, Commander of United Kingdom Operations in Somalia, in Mogadishu this… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Hold Special Sitting in Honour of Gen Moses Ali
Nile Post
Parliament will hold a special sitting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to pay tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda's longest-serving public servants. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Passes Out 106 Senior Security Officers
Nile Post
President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has passed out 106 senior security officers who completed the Advanced Joint… Read more »
Uganda: Lt Col Robert Nahamya Assumes Command of UPDF 501 Brigade
Nile Post
Lt Col Robert Nahamya has officially assumed command of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 501 Brigade, taking over from Col Nathan Bainomugisha during a handover and… Read more »
Uganda: Nyumanzi Secondary School Pays Emotional Tribute to Gen Moses Ali
Nile Post
Students and staff of Nyumanzi Secondary School in Adjumani District have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, describing him as a visionary leader whose… Read more »
Uganda: Gen. Moses Ali, the 'Lion of Adjumani's' Final Chapter
Independent (Kampala)
For more than five decades, Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali occupied a rare and complicated place in Uganda's public life. Read more »
Uganda: Gen. Moses Ali to Receive State Funeral As Burial Programme Takes Shape
Independent (Kampala)
The late Gen. Moses Ali will be accorded a state funeral following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni, with the official burial programme expected to be released on Sunday… Read more »
