North-Africa
Sudan army receives Darfur paramilitary defectors as anger mounts
By Eltayeb Siddig, Nafisa Eltahir and Khalid AbdelazizTuesday June 23, 2026 Parents of victims mass-murdered by the Rapid Support Forces…
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Somalia
Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Egypt moved to deepen military ties on Sunday, when Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen.…
Somalia
Jubaland Says Somalia’s Crisis Needs Dialogue, Warns Against Politicizing Army
KISMAYO, June 16 — Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has sharply criticized Somalia’s federal leadership, saying the country’s mounting political and…
Somalia
Ethiopia Warns of Fresh Tigray War, Says TPLF Is Preparing Major Army Base Attacks
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia on Thursday warned that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is preparing a major assault on…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Abductees in Borno State
In a significant counteroffensive, the Nigerian military announced the rescue of 360 individuals from the clutches of Boko Haram in…
Somalia
Somalia Opposition Alleges Plot Against Former Army Chief, Warns of Escalation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Opposition leaders in Somalia accused security forces loyal to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday of preparing…
Somalia
African Union, U.N. urge end to army clashes in Mogadishu
Thursday June 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The African Union and the United Nations on Thursday demanded an immediate end…
East-Africa
Mnangagwa Defies Zimbabwe Army Chiefs Over Potential Third Term Bid
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has brushed aside mounting resistance from a bloc of retired military generals and former senior civil servants…
West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence…
Somalia
Somali army commanders meet in Baidoa after clashes with Laftagareen loyalists
Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — An emergency security meeting was convened in Baidoa on Saturday by commanders of…
World
Netanyahu orders army to take control of 70% of Gaza
Defying the already fragile terms of Gaza’s October ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed the military…
