Africa

Sudan Civilians Rush for Arms as Paramilitaries Advance

The advance of Sudanese paramilitaries intensifies calls on civilians to carry arms, raising specter of conflict turning into a civil war.

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Kenya Unveils Ambitious Investment in Advanced Military Equipment

The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious investment in advanced weapons and equipment to modernize its military.

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UK Pledges Enhanced Training for UN Peacekeepers

The UK has pledged its support for UN peacekeeping efforts by offering enhanced training to the organization.

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Nigeria Boosts Intel-Gathering With Beechcraft 360ER Aircraft Delivery

The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the first of two Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft from American firm Textron Aviation.

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Ghana Armed Forces Strengthens Cybersecurity With New Directorate

The Ghana Armed Forces is bolstering the country’s cyber security with the establishment of a Directorate of Cyber and Electronic Warfare Operations.

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Nigerian Firm Launches Domestic Drone Production

A Nigerian firm has launched military drone production and assembly in the country.

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UK Deploys HMS Trent on Anti-Piracy Mission in Africa

The UK Royal Navy has deployed HMS Trent (P224) to West Africa to help counter piracy and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.

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Nigeria Acquires 12 Attack Helos to Bolster Counter-Terrorism Punch

The Nigerian Army has bought 12 attack helicopters from MD Helicopters to arm its newly-formed army aviation unit.

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US, Kenya Sign Five-Year Defense Cooperation Deal

The US and Kenya have signed a five-year joint defense cooperation deal targeting regional peace and security.

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Air Strike Kills At Least 26 in Ethiopia’s Amhara

An air strike has killed at least 26 people in Ethiopia's embattled Amhara region, as deadly clashes rock the region.

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