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Arms and Military Affairs
[Vanguard] Abuja -- President of the United States, Donald Trump, has welcomed Nigeria's Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are.
May 25, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Premium Times] This was disclosed in a statement by Sani Uba, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east.
May 25, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Shabelle] HARGEISA, Somalia, May 24, 2026 -- Units from Somaliland's special forces have recently returned to Hargeisa after completing advanced military training in Tel Aviv, according to a report published…
May 25, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Premium Times] Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint force in the North-east, have "rescued" 92 civilians kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
May 25, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Residents and transport operators of Mbezi and surrounding areas will now have ease access to fuel following the launch of Evosha Energies Fuel Station,…
May 25, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[The Conversation Africa] When conflicts break out, most people around the world rely on international media to understand what is happening. These reports do more than inform. They shape how…
May 25, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Dabanga] Delling / Habila / Ghubeish Locality / El Fula / B -- Humanitarian organisations have resumed transporting medical supplies along a key road linking North and South Kordofan after…
May 25, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[African Arguments] As international diplomatic efforts intensify in attempts to overcome Libya's prolonged political deadlock, a renewed US approach has emerged, marked by a noticeable tone of optimism that sits…
May 24, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Leadership] The Nigeria Police Force has recovered 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition concealed in a bag along Kalshingi Road in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State.
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Premium Times] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says Boko Haram, also known as Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), is responsible for the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oyo State.
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Leadership] Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged military commanders to sustain coordinated pressure on terrorist groups while strengthening intelligence, technology and civil-military cooperation to consolidate gains in the North-East.
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Leadership] A civil society organisation (CSO), the Coalition for National Security Advancement (CONSA), has attributed recent gains recorded by the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping and…
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[New Times] Senior military officials from Rwanda and Russia are meeting in Kigali this week to assess the progress of bilateral defence and explore new areas of cooperation.
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Dabanga] Nyala / Ed Daein / Kauda / Babanussa -- The advisor to Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohammed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, El Basha Tebeig, has threatened what he described…
May 22, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Dabanga] Kampala -- The Sudanese embassy in Kampala has issued an advisory urging Sudanese citizens in the country to follow preventative measures and avoid unnecessary gatherings after Uganda confirmed imported…
May 22, 2026
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Algeria
[Nile Post] A delegation from the National Defence College - Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence diplomacy and military…
May 21, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[MSF] Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian structures - including bombing hospitals - forced recruitment, sexual violence, access constraints and shrinking humanitarian space are realities for people in South Sudan,…
May 21, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security organisation mandated to promote peace and…
May 21, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[New Times] The Commander of the French Africa Command, Major General Pascal Ianni, is in Kigali for an official visit, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Rwanda and France.
May 21, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[RFI] Cluster bombs, banned under an international treaty, have been used for the first time by Mali's army and its Russian allies in the country's north, where jihadist groups, separatist…
May 21, 2026
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Botswana
[Botswana Daily News] Jwaneng -- Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa has called on the private sector to collaborate with the government in its development agenda.
May 20, 2026
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Africa
[Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- The Arab League has strongly warned against the dangers of Israeli military intervention in the Horn of Africa region, especially in the northern regions of Somalia.
May 20, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Shabelle] Bay Region, Somalia -- Somali special forces conducted a planned security operation in areas under Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts, military officials said Wednesday.
May 20, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia, May 20, 2026 -- Senior officers of the Somali National Army held a security meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa on Tuesday to discuss the security…
May 20, 2026
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Africa
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May 20, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding contribution to regional peace and security, according to Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense…
May 20, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A high-level Inter-Elite Dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, security, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa opened today in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia, bringing…
May 19, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Shabelle] New York -- The United Nations has said it is closely monitoring Somalia's political situation, particularly recent high-level talks between the federal government and opposition figures.
May 19, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held talks with Turkey's ambassador to Somalia and senior Turkish military officials on strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two…
May 19, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Dabanga] Gireida / Buram / Abu Talha / Kassasla / Amhara Re -- Three people, including a child and a member of the civil administration guard, were killed in an…
May 19, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[The Conversation Africa] Malian officials announced on 4 May 2026 that junta leader General Assimi Goïta would take on the post of defence minister after the killing of General Sadio…
May 19, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[RFI] Mali's military-led authorities say they are determined to fight armed groups despite reeling from a series of coordinated attacks by jihadists and separatists in the north of the country…
May 18, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[UN News] Nearly 20 million people across Sudan are facing acute hunger and more than 800,000 children risk severe malnutrition this year, UN agencies warned on Friday, as civil war,…
May 18, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[African Arguments] South Sudan is approaching another decisive moment, but the country is still far from ready for credible elections in December 2026. Nearly two decades after the end of…
May 18, 2026
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Africa
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May 14, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DURING periods of political conflict, truth often becomes one of the first casualties. In moments of fear and uncertainty, unverified claims can spread rapidly…
May 14, 2026
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