Amnesty International Accuses Somali Military of Civilian Killings in Drone Strikes
Shabelle
Amnesty International has released a new report accusing the Somali military of killing 23 civilians, including 14 children and five women, during drone strikes conducted with… Read more »
The 'Repentant' Boko Haram Fighters [opinion]
This Day
Many Nigerians were aghast when they learned that military authorities had begun the controversial 'Operation Safe Corridor' initiative to 'rehabilitate and reintegrate surrendered… Read more »
Southwest State Forces Capture Militants - a Significant Victory in Fight Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a series of successful operations against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, the Southwest state forces of Somalia have achieved notable victories, capturing 12 Al-Shabaab members… Read more »
U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference
Africom
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,… Read more »
U.S. and DRC's Partners Call On Rwanda to Punish Forces Over Attack
RFI
The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's… Read more »
Nigerian Army Speaks On Reported Confiscation of Resident's Property in Enugu
Premium Times
A human rights group wrote a petition, accusing the Nigerian Army of threatening to take over the resident's property. Read more »
Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions
Premium Times
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »
Was Formed to Support the Mozambican Defence and Security Forces in the Fight Against Islamist Terrorism in the Northern Province of Cabo Delgado.
AIM
According to the South African platform "DefenceWeb', a farewell ceremony for the Angolan and Namibian contingents, held at the airport in the Cabo Delgado provincial capital,… Read more »
Arms Race - Made-in-Africa Military Drones On the Rise
Independent (Kampala)
As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become increasingly critical for modern armed forces, African countries are investing in the local production of military drones. Read more »
Nigerian Military Withdraws Soldiers From Delta Community - Governor
Premium Times
The military personnel had occupied the community following the murder of 17 soldiers in March. Read more »
Armies Pursue Terrorists in Mozambique's Nampula Province
New Times
After dislodging Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province, Rwandan and Mozambican troops continued to… Read more »
Army Assesses State of Barracks Infrastructure in Gombe
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army assessment team said the visit to Gombe to assess the state of barracks infrastructure was crucial to boosting the morale of troops as well as impact positively… Read more »
Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious IPOB Commander, Two Others
Premium Times
The army says the operation has dealt a significant blow to IPOB networks. Read more »
Senegalese Army Chief Pledges Greater Security Cooperation With RDF
New Times
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Gen Mbaye Cissé, along with his delegation, on May 6, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where… Read more »
Terrorists Raid Mazeze Administrative Post
AIM
A group of Islamist terrorists has raided Mazeze administrative post, in Chiúre district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. Read more »