Soldiers On Escort Duty Steal 'Billions' From VIP, Desert Army

Premium Times

Five Nigerian soldiers have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army after they absconded with a large amount of cash owned by a 'VIP' (Very Important Personality). Read more »

Another Bloody Weekend in Cape Town, With SANDF Appearing Unprepared for Deployment [analysis]

Daily Maverick

Although a police operation over the weekend netted 143 arrests, 43 murders were still committed over the same period in the Cape metro. Meanwhile, soldiers are yet to be spotted… Read more »

We've Tackled Security Across Nigeria, the Cries Are Political - Buratai

Premium Times

Despite evidence that many Nigerians are being killed and kidnapped by gunmen across the nation on a regular basis, the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has insisted that… Read more »

Ethiopia's Power, Security and Democracy Dilemma [analysis]

ISS

Recent assassinations of senior political and military leaders in Ethiopia sent shock waves across the country, casting another shadow over the transition process. These incidents… Read more »

Military and Opposition Sign Accord, First Step in Power-Sharing Deal

RFI

Sudan's military council and an alliance of opposition groups have signed an initial political accord as part of a power-sharing deal that would lead to a civilian administration… Read more »

Troop Deployment to Cape Townships Vague, for 'Element of Surprise'

News24Wire

Although the army will be deployed to violence-plagued communities on the Cape Flats, the precise details of when they are expected to start work has been kept vague as part of an… Read more »

Tour to Duhtum Trenches

Shabait

Members of the national service that are assigned to various institutions in the port city of Assab have conducted tour to Duhtum trenches in connection with the Silver Jubilee of… Read more »

Can Chinese Weapons Contribute to Peace? [analysis]

Deutsche Welle

China's military leaders have invited African army chiefs to Beijing -- officially, to discuss peacekeeping missions. But China's military strategy in Africa also has a few other… Read more »

Scramble for Horn of Africa By Gulf, Orient, Western and African Interests [analysis]

East African

The self-declared republic of Somaliland is the latest diplomatic and economic battleground in the Horn of Africa. Read more »

Buhari Promotes Adeosun to Same Rank With Buratai

Daily Trust

The Nigerian Army yesterday announced the promotion of Major General Lamidi Adeosun to the rank of Lieutenant General, same as the current Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai. Read more »

UNAMID Exit Doesn't Affect Humanitarian Work - HAC

SNA

Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Secretary General in West Darfur, Mohamed Yousif Ismail explained that UNAMID exit from the state would not affect the humanitarian work. Read more »

Troops Will Be Deployed 'In About Two Days' - Cele to Philipi East Residents

News24Wire

Minister of Police Bheki Cele conducted a walkabout on Sunday through the streets of Philipi East in Cape Town where he engaged with residents, telling them that the army would be… Read more »

Ethiopia, U.S. to Conduct Justified Accord (Ja) 2019

Reporter

The US military and the Ethiopia National Defense Force will conduct Justified Accord (JA) 2019, a command headquarter and company-level field training exercise as of July 15-31. Read more »

SANDF Headscarf Case - Defence Minister Wants 'Amicable Solution'

News24Wire

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has requested that an "amicable solution" be found in the matter involving a Muslim member of the SA National Defence… Read more »

Armed Groups Risk Peace Deal by Violating the Accord They Signed - Expert

VOA

An independent expert warns an agreement to restore peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic is at risk because of violations by some of the signatories to the… Read more »