Africa – Page 35 – The Defense Post

May- 2025 -

2 May

Nigeria Governors Urge Army to Rethink Anti-Jihadist Strategy

State governors in northeast Nigeria on Thursday called on government security forces to rethink their counter-insurgency strategy, after more than 100 people were killed last month in jihadist attacks.

1 May

Fighters ride in a vehicle in a military convoy in Gedaref, Sudan

Staff Writer With AFP

Sudan Paramilitaries Kill at Least 165 in Darfur City Over 10 Days: Activists

Sudan's paramilitaries have killed at least 165 civilians in 10 days in their assault on El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur to elude their control.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Sudan's government is accused of committing war crimes

Staff Writer With AFP

UAE Says Foils Bid to Transfer Weapons to Sudan Army

The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday it had intercepted a weapons shipment intended for the Sudanese army in war-torn Sudan.

30 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Kill 15 Mourners in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group opened fire on mourners in a village in Nigeria's Borno state killing at least 15 people.

29 April

Joe Saballa

US Deploys Avenger Air Defense System in Africa for First Time

The US Army has deployed its Avenger air defense system to the African continent for the first time, joining a major multinational military exercise.

28 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Chad Receives Chinese Mobile Air Defense Systems From UAE

The United Arab Emirates has transferred a pair of Chinese-made FK-2000 short-range air defense systems to Chad.

27 April

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says Jihadists Kill 12 Soldiers Near Mali Border

Niger's army said jihadists killed 12 of its soldiers in the west of the country near the Malian border.

26 April

Sudanese security forces patrol in a commercial district in Gedaref city in eastern Sudan on April 3, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

More Than 480 Killed in Sudan’s North Darfur Since April 10: UN

Nearly 500 civilians have been confirmed killed in Sudan's North Darfur in the past two weeks, the United Nations said.

26 April

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Staff Writer With AFP

AU Somalia Mission Says Needs 8,000 More Peacekeepers

The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a statement from military heads from troop-contributing countries said.

26 April