May 24
Nigeria: May 29 - Military Committed to Democracy - Irabor
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has reassured Nigerians of the military's commitment to the growth of democracy in the country. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: How UK Special Forces Have Been Operating Secretly in Nigeria - Report
Daily Trust
A report has revealed that the British Special Air Service and the European country's other special forces have carried out operations clandestinely in Nigeria and 18 other nations… Read more »
West Africa: Military Leaders From Nigeria, Liberia, U.S., Others Meet to Strategize On Countering Terrorism
Premium Times
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders' collaboration. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - EAC Commander 'Implores' Troops to Focus on Mandate
New Times
The new force commander of the East African Community regional force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, has urged his troops to focus on their mandate, improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Rivalry With Military, Others - Minister Tells NSCDC
Daily Trust
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has warned men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to avoid being in confrontation and showing unnecessary… Read more »
May 22
Somalia: SSC-Khatumo Rejects Possession of NISA-Intercepted Arms And Explosive Consignment
Shabelle
The leadership of SSC-Khatumo has strongly denied claims that they belong to two shipments with explosives and military materials intercepted in Mogadishu. Read more »
Ghana: AIB, GAF Sign MOU to Improve Flight Safety
GhanaToday
Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) Ghana and the Ghana Air Force (GAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the conduct… Read more »
Uganda: Somali Special Forces Complete Commando Training in Uganda
Nile Post
A group of Special Forces attached to the Somali National Army (SNA) has completed special training at Uganda's 206 Commando Brigade Training Centre. Read more »
May 21
Sudan: Sudan's Warring Factions Agree On 7-Day Cease-Fire
DW
The Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary agreed on a cease-fire commencing on Monday night. It may be extended if both parties agree, but several cease-fires in… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Pledge Adherence to New Cease-Fire With Army
VOA
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pledged Sunday to adhere to a newly agreed, short-term cease-fire with the Sudanese army. Read more »
Nigeria: Army 38 - Court Requested to Commit Defence Minister, COAS to Prison for Contempt
This Day
The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja has been requested by a lawyer acting on behalf of Colonel Danladi Ribah Hassan to commit three high-ranking officials of the federal… Read more »
May 20
Somalia: Uganda Trains Special Forces to Fight Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Shabelle
Uganda's Minister of State for Defense, Oleru Huda, presided over the commissioning parade for Somali soldiers in her country on Friday, May 19. Read more »
May 19
Sudan: Warring Parties 'Detain Activists, Hold Volunteers Incommunicado'
Dabanga
Both the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly detained 'hundreds of activists and volunteers' in the country's capital. Two young activists… Read more »
Kenya: 148 Guns Surrendered Since Onset of Anti-Banditry Operation in North Rift
Capital FM
A total of 148 guns have been recovered within the operation areas in the six North Rift counties since the government launched a multi-agency operation to flush out bandits Read more »
Uganda: Gen Kayihura to Finally Retire From Army This Year
Nile Post
The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura has finally been included on the list of officers set to be retired from the army this year. Read more »
May 18
South Africa: Lady R Saga Reveals a Ship of State Foundering in a Sea of Uncertainty and Ineptitude [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Wherever the truth lies in this sorry saga, what we have is a fundamental lack of transparency and trust between a government and its citizenry. We simply cannot believe what… Read more »
May 17
Egypt: Women Abused Over Alleged Islamic State Ties - HRW [press release]
HRW
Torture, Incommunicado Detention, Flawed Due Process Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Rebels Surrender On Western Border With Nigeria, Join DDR Centers
VOA
Officials in Cameroon say 18 separatists have disarmed and surrendered to authorities in the biggest defection since the conflict broke out in 2017. Authorities say the… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Impounds Truck, Barge Laden With Stolen Crude Oil in Delta - Official
Premium Times
"The truck was laden with unspecified quantity of suspected stolen crude oil. The truck driver abandoned the truck and fled." Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Army Denies Allegations of Nepotism, Ethnic, Religious Bigotry
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report by an online medium alleging corruption, nepotism, ethnic and religious bigotry within the Nigerian Army (NA). Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Intelligence Chief Charges Military Attaches Posted to 25 Countries to Portray Nigeria Positively
This Day
The Chief of Defence Intelligence (DIA), Maj Gen Samuel Adebayo, has charged deputy defence attaches posted to 25 countries to sustain a positive image of the country in the… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Army Chief Visits Moscow for Talks About Military Cooperation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Amid a crisis in relations with the US over South Africa's growing relations with Russia, head of the SA army Lieutenant-General Lawrence Mbatha is visiting Moscow for talks on… Read more »
South Africa: President Reiterates Country's Position On Russia-Ukraine Conflict
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa's stance that the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine must be resolved… Read more »
Kenya: I Had 10 Choices, but Chose Gen Ogolla As CDF Despite Going to Bomas to Try Overturn My Victory - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto now says he appointed General Francis Ogolla to the position of Chief of Defence Forces despite having been among the high-ranking individuals who attempted… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Uncover Arms Cache in ISWAP's Underground Armoury
Daily Trust
The troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army, have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the fighters of Islamic State West… Read more »