Heat Wave Worsening Inflation, Precarity
DW
In Ivory Coast, living conditions are becoming increasingly precarious. Fruit and vegetable markets are struck by high inflation. The situation has worsened recently with a drop in… Read more »
263 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender in One Week - Official
Premium Times
He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II. Read more »
Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
Ghanaian Times
NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time… Read more »
Military Spending in DRC and South Sudan Rose Fastest in the World - Society Ends Up Paying the Price [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent report by the Stockholm International… Read more »
Somaliland Calls On UN to 'Urgently Re-Evaluate' Decision to Lift Somalia Arms Embargo
Addis Standard
The government of Somaliland has called on the United Nations (UN) and the international community "to urgently re-evaluate their decision to lift the arms embargo" on Somalia. Read more »
Somali National Army Liberates Key Village, Neutralizes Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
In a significant victory against Al-Shabaab, the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully conducted an operation in Jameeco village, located in the vicinity of Bur-hakaba district… Read more »
Four Journalists Disappeared in Separate Incidents Since June [press release]
IFJ
Adama Bayala, a regular commentator on the private television station BF1 talkshow, ' Presse Echos', has been missing since he left his office on 28 June, reported informed news… Read more »
German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
DW
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
Somali Senators Demand Return of Illicit Weapons Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Radio Dalsan
Mogadishu, Somalia - In the aftermath of a disturbing weapons incident in the Abudwaaq district of the Galgaduud region, several Somali Senators have forcefully called for the… Read more »
TPLF Acknowledges 'Unprecedented' Internal Challenges, Calls for Conference to 'Save the Party From Disintegration'
Addis Standard
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) acknowledges confronting substantial internal difficulties, characterizing them as the most arduous encountered throughout its… Read more »
Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
Premium Times
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
Botswana Pledges Continued Support for Mozambique After Regional Troops Leave
VOA
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even… Read more »
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 »
Ambulance Case - Military Secretary Testifies Jakpa Was Dismissed for Misconduct
Accra Times
The Ghana Armed Forces through its Military Secretary, Air Commodore Nana Adu Gyamfi has testified that Rickard Jakpa, the third accused person in the ambulance purchase trial was… Read more »
Somali Army Commander Rallies Troops On Frontlines, Vowing to Defeat Persistent Al-Shabaab Threat
Radio Dalsan
The Somali National Army's Land Forces Commander, Brigadier General Dayah Abdulle, embarked on a crucial visit to the frontlines in the Galgaduud region on Wednesday. Read more »