West-Africa
Nigerian Military Rescues 46 Children Abducted from School
Nigerian security forces recently achieved a significant breakthrough by rescuing 46 children and multiple teachers who had been kidnapped by suspected Ansaru…
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military
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does not have…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says no Israeli military presence now, but future possible
JERUSALEM, June 18 – North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, said Israel does not currently have…
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. Ibrahim Mohamed…
World
US military says eight feared dead after bomber crashes in California
Fear gripped Edwards Air Force Base on Monday after a US B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California, with officials saying…
Somalia
Kenyan Forces Repel Suspected Al-Shabaab Night Attack Near Somalia Border Military Base
NAIROBI – Kenyan security forces repelled a suspected Al-Shabaab assault on a military base in Mandera County near the Somalia border, officials…
Somalia
Puntland State Warns Against Federal Military Recruitment in Its Territory in Somalia
AXADLE, Somalia – Puntland State Vice President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor has drawn a hard line, warning that the semi-autonomous state will not…
World
US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops from military
The Trump administration can, for now, keep transgender people from joining the US military, a federal appeals court has ruled, while stopping…
West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have fallen victim…
East-Africa
Somali military court hears case against two Ethiopians accused of al-Shabab ties
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Military Court on Sunday opened proceedings in a case involving two Ethiopian nationals accused…
Somalia
Somalia Military Court Hears Case Against Two Ethiopians Accused of Al-Shabaab Links
MOGADISHU – A Somali military court on Tuesday examined a case involving two Ethiopian nationals accused of ties to the Islamist militant…
