Army Generals Running Mining, Fuel Cartels - Report

New Zimbabwe

The influence of the military in Zimbabwean politics is reported to be on the ascendancy in politics, economy and government while the army generals have also been reported to be… Read more »

EU Renews Arms Embargo Against Govt

East African

The European Union (EU) has announced that it will renew its arms embargo against Zimbabwe for another year, as it raises concerns about lack of action against members of the… Read more »

Military Accused of Indiscriminate Killings of Villagers

VOA

Hundreds of Christians inside a Roman Catholic church in Yaounde sang in prayer, asking for peace and God's intervention in Cameroon, especially after what clergyman Timothy Siwe… Read more »

Not Right Time to Sack Service Chiefs, Says Presidency

This Day

The federal government on Tuesday broke its silence over the calls for the sack of service chiefs, saying: "This is not the right time to do so." Read more »

Uganda Deploys Army to Battle East Africa's Locust Invasion

VOA

As desert locusts spread across East Africa, Uganda has deployed its army to battle the all-consuming horde.  The pests are laying countless eggs that are expected to hatch… Read more »

Gallant Soldiers Rewarded for Historic Successes Against Boko Haram

Premium Times

For putting up very outstanding performances in the theatre of war, the Sector 2 of the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole in Yobe State, rewarded some of its personnel last… Read more »

Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Somali Military Bases

Shabelle

Al-Shabaab has on Wednesday carried out attacks on two Somali military bases, using a suicide vehicle bombing and dozens of heavily armed militants, a military official said. Read more »

Army Fends Off Al-Shabaab Attack On El-Salini Base

Shabelle

Somali military has said it foiled al-Shabaab attack on SNA base in Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

MP, Ruto Staffers Face Probe in Sh40 Billion Fake Arms Scandal

Nation

Fourteen officials from Harambee House Annex, the building that houses the office of the Deputy President, have been identified for questioning by the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »

Bill to Establish Nigerian Army University, Biu Passes First Reading in Senate

Daily Trust

A bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno state passes first reading on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. Read more »

Fighting in Cameroon Kills Several Dozen

VOA

At least 35 civilians have reportedly been killed and 40 homes torched in less than a week in Cameroon's English-speaking Northwest region, following bloody clashes between… Read more »

More Arrests Loom as Probe Into Fake Arms Tender Widens

Nation

The mystery surrounding the Sh40 billion fake arms scandal that has sucked in Deputy President William Ruto and former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa continues to deepen… Read more »

Dance Softly and Carry a Big Voice - Understanding Joseph Shabalala [analysis]

The Conversation Africa

When Joseph Bekhizizwe Shabalala passed away I stopped in my tracks and just let the sadness pull me down. And then inspiration from his beacon of a life lifted me back up. Read more »

U.S. Air Force Flies B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Over Somalia

Dalsan Radio

The US Air Force has flown one of its B-52 Stratofortress bombers off the coast of East Africa on a training mission, with the aircraft passing low over Somalia on Saturday. The… Read more »

Puntland Makes Major Changes in the Marine Force

Dalsan Radio

6 March, 2017, Uusgure, Somalia - Fishermen go out to sea in the village of Eyl , Puntland, Somalia. The coastal community in Eyl , Somalia is beating hunger by fishing. FAO kitted… Read more »