Africa Conflicts
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Benin received new high-tech military equipment from France
France officially handed over a significant batch of high-tech military equipment to the Beninese Armed Forces on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Center for Post-Conflict […]
Kenya launches commando CQB training facility at Mtongwe
Kenya and the United States commissioned a new Marine Range and Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training complex at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe in Mombasa County in March 2026, giving the […]
Aselsan anti-drone tech spotted with Tunisian Air Force
Recent open-source intelligence indicates that the Tunisian Air Force has integrated Aselsan’s IHASAVAR, a man-portable counter-drone jammer, into its force protection inventory, adding a close-in electronic warfare layer to complement […]
Edge Group, Nigeria eyes $300m defence deal
Nigeria is on the verge of signing one of the largest single bilateral defence contracts in its recent history. The Abu Dhabi-based Emirati state-owned defence conglomerate Edge Group is in […]
Human Skills Are Key to Deploying AI
As African militaries increasingly explore AI to boost their capabilities, experts say that it’s crucial to remember the most important element in any AI system is the human element. “The human being needs always to stay at the center of things — in the loop,” Col. Abdel-Aziz Fall, commandant of the
Increased Cape Traffic Brings Maritime Security in Focus
With terrorism, military conflicts, blockades and piracy threatening the Gulf of Aden and Middle Eastern waters, major shipping companies have chosen to use shipping routes near South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to better protect their crews and cargo. However, experts say that the increase in rerout
Community Trust Key to Ebola Response
The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread with terrifying speed as hundreds of cases and dozens of deaths were reported in just one week in June. With more than 1,000 confirmed cases, the outbreak is now the second largest on record. The disease is concentrated
ISWAP Shows Signs of Fracturing After Al-Minuki Raid
The recent killings of a top Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander and three lieutenants in northeast Nigeria has left the group in organizational disarray amid ongoing battles with Nigerian forces and rival terror group Boko Haram. Troops with Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai and U.S. A
Africa Corps Adds Drones in Mali
Russian forces supporting Mali’s military junta have begun using kamikaze-style first-person-view (FPV) drones to attack rebel positions in the north of the country, mirroring the tactics Tuareg rebels and terrorists have used relentlessly to drive military forces from their bases in the region. The
RSF Defections to Sudanese Army Continue
Members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to defect to the Sudanese Army, but the presence of RSF fighters in areas where they are accused of committing atrocities against civilians angers those who witnessed the carnage. In May, Ali “Al-Safna” Rizqallah, a former RSF commander
Tunisia Receives 48 Armored Vehicles from U.S.
The recent delivery of 48 armored vehicles to the Tunisian Army is expected to help the country’s military conduct security operations, joint and combined exercises and rapid response missions across the region. Official unveiled the high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (Humvees) during a Ju
China Accused of ‘Two-Faced Diplomacy’ in DRC
In parts of the world such as Ukraine, Myanmar and Japan, the Chinese government has been accused of employing “two-faced diplomacy.” It’s a strategy of publicly pledging peace, economic cooperation and regional stability while aggressively positioning its military and taking actions that fuel viole
Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests
Thousands of people have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
AFRICOM clears second test of “Curtain Call” drone in California
U.S. Africa Command completed a second field test of its CURTAIN CALL counter-drone swarm system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California from 27 April to 1 May 2026. The […]
Algeria set to acquire Chinese Aircrafts
Algeria is finalizing an agreement to take its first Chinese combat aircraft, the Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, and the Shaanxi KJ-500 early warning aircraft, with deliveries reportedly starting in 2027. […]
Guinea procures rear Mi-35P attack helicopters from Russia
Russia has delivered at least two Mi-35P Phoenix attack helicopters to Guinea, surfaced online in early June 2026. This marks the first confirmed transfer of this specific variant to Guinea. […]
Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
The lowdown on DR Congo
BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.
Raff Military Textile Targets Growth in Uganda with Upcoming Trade Mission
Continuing its strategic expansion across the globe, Raff Military Textile has announced its active participation in a high-profile trade mission to Kampala, Uganda. Organised under the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), […]
Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
Allen-Vanguard secures contracts valued over $3 million in Africa
Allen-Vanguard, a Canadian counter-IED specialist, announced on 11 June 2026, the signing of contracts worth over $3 million to supply electronic countermeasures (ECM) equipment to two African nations. This includes […]
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32
Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban
The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.
Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
Nigeria and Cameroon sign pact on border and maritime security
Nigeria and Cameroon signed a bilateral defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 16 June 2026, committing both countries to joint operations and revival of a maritime task […]
Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.
Arridex officially commissioned West Africa’s first multi-technology plant
Arridex, a Nigerian industrial group formerly known as RusselSmith, has commissioned West Africa’s first multi-technology additive manufacturing facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The “Omnifactory” was inaugurated on 10 June 2026, with […]
Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protests
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.
Banned South African swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.
Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
Angola purchased Africa’s first L-39 Skyfox
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody announced on 18 June 2026 the sale of its L-39 Skyfox jet trainer to Angola. This landmark deal makes Angola the very first African customer […]
'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
Surveillance, Cooperation Key to Killing ISWAP Leader
New reporting sheds light on the painstaking intelligence collection, surveillance and cooperation that helped take out a top Islamic State group operative in Nigeria in May. Nigerian security analyst Zagazola Makama covered the events surrounding the May 16 joint Nigerian-United States mission in t
Mexican Cartels Expand Drug Operations
Mexican drug cartels have expanded and are increasingly producing methamphetamine in Africa. This was highlighted in mid-May when Nigerian authorities arrested three Mexican nationals and six others at an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State’s Abidagba forest. Officials seized c
Morocco Becoming Drone Production Hub
Morocco’s Benslimane industrial zone east of Casablanca is becoming a major hub for drone manufacturing, including homegrown technology and Türkiye’s Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles. In recent years, Morocco has poured money and talent into becoming a key player in the global drone market. Morocc
Mozambican Militia Confronts Islamic State Group
Decades after Mozambique’s Naparama fighters became famous during the country’s civil war, a new generation of fighters carrying the same name have emerged to confront the threat from Islamic State group terrorists in the country’s north. The original Naparama fighters were a regional militia that f
Gold Is Key Currency Driving Sudan War
A complex war economy has emerged in Sudan that is depleting the country’s natural resources and fueling violence. Intense fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated the economy, and neither side has achieved military victory or be
In Sudan, RSF Defections Embolden SAF
When Maj. Gen. Al-Nour Ahmed “al-Qubba” Adam defected from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April, he brought a trove of assets with him. Al-Qubba gave the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) more than 130 combat vehicles, a group of loyalists, high-level tactical intelligence and years of
Short-Term Deals, Past Failures Dampen Russian Expansion Efforts
Several African nations have signed military cooperation agreements with Russia, pinning their hopes on Moscow as they confront jihadist insurgencies. So far, however, that does not appear to be a winning strategy, analysts say. In 2025, Togo joined the list of African nations seeking Russian milita