May 06
Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
Vanguard
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Recieves First Nigerian Female Graduate of British Military Academy
Premium Times
The first lady, who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Oluchi Owowoh, a second lieutenant, said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can… Read more »
Nigeria: 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 »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Read more »
Mozambique: 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 »
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Pledges Better Perks for War Veterans to 'Age Gracefully'
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Monica Mavhunga says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is aware of the plight of war veterans and their… Read more »
Nigeria: Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest
Premium Times
Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Kills Scores of Terrorists in N-East, N-Central
Vanguard
The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Operation Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central respectively, have neutralised scores of terrorists, who were ferried for a… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: NAF Kills Several Terrorists in Borno, Niger in Airstrikes
Vanguard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job
Premium Times
Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »
May 03
West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
RFI
In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Sudan: Siha Demands an End to RSF Siege of Tuti Island in Sudan Capital
Dabanga
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network urges the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately end the blockade of Tuti Island in the centre of… Read more »
East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force
Nile Post
Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Cover of Kenyan Newspaper Eastafrican Claiming Rwandan President Rejected Us Helicopters
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A newspaper front page circulating on social media following a deadly Kenyan air crash shows a headline claiming that Rwandan president Paul Kagame rejected a donation of… Read more »
Kenya: No, Video Does Not Show Helicopter That Killed Kenya's Military Chief Francis Ogolla
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Kenya's Defence Forces chief Francis Ogolla and nine other officers died in a helicopter crash in April 2024. However, a video circulating on social media platforms does… Read more »
Djibouti: Change of Command At CJTF-HOA - a New Chapter Begins With General Cashman
Horn of Africa Joint Task Force
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, after nearly two years as commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Jamelle Shawley transfers command to Brigadier… Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing
Premium Times
About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Military Officers to Face Court Martial Over Drone Strike That Killed Civilians
VOA
Two Nigerian military officers will face a court martial over a December drone strike that killed at least 85 civilians, the Defense Headquarters said on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Kenya's New Defence Chief
New Times
Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),following the death of Gen Francis… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Minister Elaborates On New Medical Health Service in RDF
New Times
Defence minister Juvenal Marizamunda has said that the establishment of the new Medical Health Service unit in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is part of efforts to build the… Read more »
Rwanda: May 2, 1994 - Tutsi Massacre Plot At Hôtel Des Mille Collines Thwarted By French Intervention
New Times
On May 2, 1994, amidst the ongoing Genocide against the Tutsi, the killers' government aimed to carry out a massacre of Tutsi sheltering at Hôtel des Mille Collines in… Read more »
Nigeria: COAS Hails Troops' Resilience, Commitment to War Against Insurgency
Vanguard
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and resilience in the fight against terrorism and other… Read more »
May 01
Burkina Faso: Military Junta Blocks Access to More International Media Institutions [press release]
RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an alarming decline in press freedom in Burkina Faso, whose military junta suspended access to nine international news outlets in the space… Read more »