Africa

Tunisia to Host African Lion 2025, Strengthening Ties With US and EU

The African Lion drills 2025 are scheduled to take place in Tunisia, marking the “most extensive exercise” hosted in the country.

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Exercise Nemo Boosts Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

West African countries participated in Exercise Grand African Nemo to enhance cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

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Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites

Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.

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Gunmen Attack Police Base in Mali Capital

Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in Malian capital Bamako, gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed.

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US Releases $1.3 Billion in Military Aid to Egypt

The US State Department said it was unconditionally releasing $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt.

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Egypt to Replace US F-16s With China’s J-10C Fighter Jets: Report

Egypt has reportedly placed an order for China’s Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jets. 

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At Least 81 Killed in Nigeria in Suspected Boko Haram Attack: Officials

At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.

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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.

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Sudan Army Chief Survives Deadly Drone Strike on Base

Sudan's de facto ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ruled out negotiation with paramilitaries after he survived a drone attack on Wednesday.

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Mali Army Admits ‘Large Number’ of Losses in Fighting in North

In a rare admission, the Malian army said it suffered a "large number" of deaths during fighting in the north last week.

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