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 Ethiopian National…
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army
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 the Mandara…
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 operations aimed…
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 to fighting…
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 to Constitutional…
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 Staff of…
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 the Somali…
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 to expand…
World
Ex-Red Army Faction militant gets 13-year prison term for armed robbery
After decades spent out of sight, Daniela Klette has been handed a 13-year prison sentence by a German court for a string…
Somalia
Somali army says 50 militants, militia fighters killed near Baidoa
Friday May 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali government forces said Friday they killed at least 50 al-Shabab fighters and armed militia…
Somalia
Somali army says Danab commandos rescue nine hostages in Middle Shabelle
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali commandos freed nine civilians from al-Shabab captivity during a military operation in the Middle…
