Nigeria Activates New Army Formations in Four States
Nigeria's president says new army units now operate in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun, after a pay rise of up...
October 7, 2026Topic
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Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Jet Takes Flight
Lockheed Martin says the first F-16 Block 72 built for Morocco's air force has flown. The US cleared 25 of...
October 6, 2026
Nigerian Forces Kill Islamic State Commander in Ondo
Nigeria's army, DSS and Amotekun killed ISWAP commander Abdussamad Ohida in an Ondo raid. The army confirmed it; many details...
October 5, 2026
US Waives Rights Rules on US$320m Egypt Military Aid
The US waived human-rights conditions on US$320 million of military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's role after the Iran war,...
October 2, 2026
Mali Opens Special Forces Headquarters at Sénou Near Bamako
Mali inaugurated a special forces headquarters at Sénou near Bamako on 15 September 2026, activating its Commandement des opérations spéciales.
September 16, 2026
Guinea Offers Ivory Coast Intelligence Sharing in Abidjan
Guinea’s President Doumbouya said in Abidjan on 13 September that his country is ready to share intelligence with Ivory Coast....
September 15, 2026
Burkina Faso Territory Is 74.53% Under Government Control, the Junta Says. Nobody Else Can Check.
The junta publishes territorial control to two decimal places. Independent researchers put militant reach anywhere from 40% to 80% of...
September 14, 2026
Nigerian Military Says Air Strikes Killed More Than 18 Fighters in the North-East
Nigeria's military said air strikes on 11 September 2026 hit terrorist logistics hubs in Borno State, killing more than 18...
September 13, 2026
Uganda to Stay in Somalia, but Maybe Not Under the AU
Uganda says it will keep troops in Somalia, but the African Union mission is on a phased exit and the...
August 17, 2026