UN calls for immediate end to Sudan Civil War amidst humanitarian crisis
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan. The resolution,...
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Russia expands Malian base amid growing military presence in Africa
Russia is expanding its military base in Mali, according to new satellite imagery that shows construction work at a former...
US to build military bases for Somali Army
The United States and Somalia's government on Thursday signed a security pact that they presented as a road map toward...
Turkey and Djibouti sign military pacts to boost bilateral ties
Turkey and Djibouti have signed three agreements to enhance their military cooperation, as part of their efforts to strengthen their...
Russia’s naval ambitions in Africa thwarted by Sudan’s turmoil
Russia's plan to establish a naval base in Sudan, which would have given it access to the strategic Red Sea...
Rwanda fires anti-aircraft missile again in DRC
The Rwandan army is supporting M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, using sophisticated weapons such as surface-to-air missiles. Tensions are...
US security firm Bancroft eyes CAR amid Russian rivalry
A US private security company, Bancroft Global Development, has confirmed that it is in talks with the Central African Republic...
UAE supplied Serbian Yugoimport armed drone to the RSF
A peculiar military VTOL drone drone armed with two 120mm mortar rounds was shot down by the Sudanese armed forces....
Burkina Faso boosts its defence with Egyptian-made Buffalo E10 (Temsah-2) MRAP vehicles
Burkina Faso, a West African country facing security challenges from terrorist groups, has acquired a new batch of mine-resistant ambush-protected...
Russia deploys troops to Burkina Faso
Russia has sent 100 military personnel to Burkina Faso, the first significant deployment of Russian troops to the West African...
UAE deploys troops to train Chadian soldiers amid Sudan crisis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been increasing its military and economic presence in Chad, a key ally in the...
Egypt and South Sudan agrees to enhance military cooperation
South Sudan government signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement...
US Navy SEALs still missing after a night ops near Somalia
Two Navy SEALs are missing off the coast of Somalia after one fell into the water during a nighttime boarding...
RSF shoot down Sudan’s Army Mohajer drone
Sudanese paramilitary fighters affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly shot down a Mohajer-6 armed drone belonging to...
Sri Lankan Mi-17 helicopter crash in Central African Republic during peacekeeping mission
An SLAF MI-17 helicopter (SMH 4417) engaged with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces crashed during landing phase in the Central...
Mali boosts its drone fleet with new Bayraktar TB2s from Turkey
Mali, one of the African countries that use Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has received six more drones...
Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked Ship From Somali Pirates in Daring Operation
The Indian Navy has successfully rescued a ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the North Arabian Sea on Thursday, in...
Nigér bolster military ties with Russia, ends EU security agreements
Russia and Nigér have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation, as the West African country faces a security and political...
South Sudanese soldiers reveal secretly acquired Israeli-made assault rifles
South Sudanese soldiers have revealed that they are using Israeli-made 7.62 × 39 mm Galil ACE 32 assault rifles, which...
DRC and UN agree on plan for MONUSCO withdrawal
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC...
Sudanese Air Force converts Antonov transport aircraft into bombers
As the civil war in Sudan rages on, the Sudanese Air Force has resorted to using some of its Soviet-built...
Burkina Faso Bayraktar TB2 drones are taking the fight to the enemy
Burkina Faso is facing a growing threat from Islamist militants who have been launching attacks from neighboring Mali and Niger....
Israel withdraws military trainers from DRC amid Hamas conflict
The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has had repercussions in Africa, where Israel has been...
Russia, Burkina Faso discuss military cooperation
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterpart from Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly met on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen...
Burkina Faso equips its Army with Serbian-made assault rifles to combat jihadists
Burkina Faso, a West African nation grappling with a deepening security crisis, has taken a significant step to bolster its...