Terra Industries Bags $34M in Rapid Funding Boost for African Security Tech
Nigeria-based Terra Industries has raised $34 million in funding to expand manufacturing capacity of its autonomous systems.
1,000 Kenyans Recruited Into Russia Army as Families Demand Help
The families of 35 Kenyans lured into fighting for the Russian army demanded on Thursday that their government take action to bring them home.
Ethiopian Troops Mobilize on Tigray Border
Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan troops have massed along the border of the country's northern Tigray region, a Western diplomatic source said.
US Expands Military Base in Kenya to Boost Regional Security
The UShas launched a $70-million runway expansion project at a military base in Kenya near the border with Somalia.
US Intensifies Strikes in Somalia Following Nigeria Bombardment
The US has picked up the pace of its air strikes against Al-Shabaab and Islamic State in Somalia this year, according to US Africa Command data.
US Military Working With Nigeria as Part of Wider Islamic State Pivot
The US is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria as part of a broader push to work with African militaries to go after IS-linked militants.
Chad Says Seven Soldiers Killed in Clash at Sudanese Border
Chad said Friday seven of its soldiers had been killed in a clash at the Sudanese border, with an official blaming the Rapid Support Forces.
Clashes Between Chadian Army, Rebels Kill Six
Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.
Sudan Paramilitary Strike on Southeastern City Kills 27
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja on Monday, killing 27 people.
Kenya Boosts Air Defense With Israeli SPYDER System
Kenya has received a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major upgrade and a shift in its security partnerships.
NGO Says Sahel-Based Jihadists Spilling Into Africa’s West Coast
Jihadist violence in the Sahel region is spreading to countries along Africa's western coast, the conflict monitoring group ACLED said.
Nigeria Unveils First Wargaming Hub for Modern Land Warfare
Nigeria is taking military preparedness to a new level with the inauguration of its “ultra-modern” wargaming hub.
Streets Deserted in G.Bissau Capital After Military Takeover
Guinea-Bissau’s capital fell silent after the military seized power, arrested the president, shut borders, and halted election results.
South Africa’s ‘All-in-One’ Anti-Drone System Lets AI Pick the Perfect Weapon
A South African firm just showed the potential of a counter-drone system that packs detection, engagement, and C2 capabilities into a single vehicle.
US Says Seeks Cooperation With Nigeria After Trump Threat
The US is seeking cooperation with Nigeria on protecting Christians, weeks after President Trump threatened military action.
Sahel Nations Must Unite to Contain Raging Violence: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Guterres called for Sahel nations to put aside their differences to tackle mounting attacks by armed groups.
Jihadists Say Killed Nigerian Brigadier General
An IS-aligned jihadist group claimed it killed a Nigerian brigadier general leading the fight against militant groups in the Lake Chad region.
Western Sahara Autonomy Plan Sparks Hopes of Progress
Many people in Western Sahara hope Morocco's autonomy plan for the area will accelerate development and end the territorial dispute.
Mali’s JNIM Jihadists: Armed Fighters or Politically Ambitious Belligerents?
Jihadist group JNIM has made itself the arch nemesis of Mali's junta, weakening the country's central government in an unprecedented manner.
Israeli Defense Firm Delivers Missile Protection System to an African Air Force
BIRD Aerosystems has completed the delivery, installation, and commissioning of its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to an undisclosed African country.
Fears for Trapped Civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher After RSF Claims Control
Thousands of civilians remain trapped in El-Fasher, Sudan, after paramilitary forces seized the army’s last stronghold in western Darfur.
Nigerian Military Says Killed 50 Jihadists in Army Base Raids
Nigeria's military said on Thursday it had killed 50 armed insurgents that were using drones to carry out multiple attacks on army bases in the volatile northeast.
Drone Attacks in Khartoum for Third Consecutive Day: Witnesses
Drones targeted the army-held Sudanese capital and its airport on Thursday, witnesses told AFP, marking the third consecutive day of such strikes.
Jihadist Attacks Spread Across Africa’s Sahel Region
Jihadists in Africa's Sahel region have doubled the scope of their attacks in recent years and now operate in an area twice the size of Spain, leading to 77,000 deaths, according to an AFP analysis of ACLED data.
