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30 August

Military personnel in a vehicle in Nigeria's largest city of Lagos, 2023

Nigeria, Niger Armies Discuss Security Cooperation

Nigeria's top military commander has met Niger's army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a Sahel jihadist war worsens.

26 August

Burkinabe soldiers fire their rifles during a marksmanship training

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens Killed in Attack in Burkina Faso: Sources

Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso, local and security sources said.

23 August

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

Staff Writer With AFP

Attack in Southern Ethiopia Kills 13

Thirteen people, including five civilians, were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the far south of Ethiopia, the local authority said.

23 August

Two women stand out behind a wall in Ngarannam village, located in Borno in north-eastern Nigeria, which was the stronghold of the terrorist organization Boko Haram

Staff Writer With AFP

Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill 13 Farmers in Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have killed 13 farmers in central Nigeria, United Nations and security sources said.

21 August

Democratic Republic of Congo soldiers stand in formation

Avery Warfield

Funding DRC’s Army Would Prevent a Regional War, Not Start One

With increased military assistance to DR Congo, the US would strengthen diplomatic relationships, contribute to regional stability, and reaffirm its commitment to global security.

20 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Ethiopia Turns Chinese Personnel Carriers into Self-Propelled Guns

The Ethiopian Armed Forces recently displayed Chinese WZ551 wheeled armored personnel carriers mounted with Soviet D-30 122mm howitzers.

19 August

Joe Saballa

AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

16 August

Rojoef Manuel

CACI to Deliver Intel Expertise for US Army Europe and Africa

CACI has accepted a $239-million task order to provide intelligence analysis and operations support for the US Army Europe and Africa.

16 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Sudan Negotiators Working Phones to Engage Both Sides: US Envoy

Though the Sudanese army is still staying away from ceasefire talks in Switzerland, the US envoy convening the negotiations said they were nonetheless in daily contact.

15 August