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Oct- 2026 -

2 October

Over 3,300 Civilian Casualties in US Airstrikes in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Somalia

US airstrikes and operations killed or wounded at least 3,336 civilians in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Somalia between 2007 and May 2025.

1 October

Giulia Bernacchi

Amnesty Accuses Malian Forces, Wagner of War Crimes Against Civilians

Malian troops and personnel from Russia’s Wagner Group have killed and tortured civilians during joint operations, Amnesty International said.

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Some soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces after finishing their training in the field of Dabat, 70 kilometres north-east of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia

Giulia Bernacchi

Ethiopia Accuses Neighbors of Backing Tigray Fighters as Clashes Spread

Ethiopia accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting armed groups fighting federal forces, as clashes with Tigrayan fighters intensify.

28 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Africa Evolves N-Raven Into an Eight-Hour VTOL Recon Drone

A South African defense firm has reworked its N-Raven loitering munition concept into a vertical takeoff and landing drone, giving operators a reusable aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

25 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Africa’s New Armored 4×4 Is Built to Survive a 6-Kg Mine Blast

South African firm Paramount’s new 4×4 light armored modular vehicle is built to protect its crew from mine blasts in high-risk battlefield environments.

25 September

Members of the Malagasy Ministry of Armed Forces 1st Battalion Parachutists stand in formation during the opening ceremony for a Joint Combined Exchange Training with the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) near Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 26, 2024. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Giulia Bernacchi

Russian Military Intelligence Expands in Madagascar: Report

Russia has expanded its military ties with Madagascar since a military coup brought Colonel Randrianirina to power last year.

25 September

NIgeria's Minister of State for Defence Bello Muhammed Matawalle meets with Czech Republic defense officials.

Jodesz Gavilan

Czech Republic Offers Nigeria Aircraft, Weapons for Counterterrorism

Czech authorities have offered Nigeria military aircraft, weapons, and communications equipment as Abuja seeks to strengthen its forces against terrorism.

24 September