May 2026 – Page 32 – The Defense Post

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A photo taken on Nov. 12 shows Cameroonian soldiers patrolling in Amchide, less than a mile from the border with Nigeria

Cameroon Soldiers Kill 14 People: Defense Ministry

The Cameroonian armed forces killed 14 people it called "terrorists," in the country's volatile northwest, the defense ministry said.

1 May

Middle East

Iranian worshippers hold national flags and participate in Tehran's Friday prayers at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Air Defenses in Tehran Countered Small Aircraft, Drones: Iranian Media

Air defenses were heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iranian media reported.

1 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Soldier Killed in South Lebanon

The Israeli army said Thursday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, the fourth such death since a fragile ceasefire took effect there earlier this month.

1 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Jihadists Begin Bamako Blockade: Sources

Jihadists in troubled Mali began a road blockade on the capital Bamako on Thursday, following up on weekend attacks alongside mainly Tuareg separatists against the ruling junta's positions, AFP learned from security and transport sources.