Category: Military
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Armed Groups Realign as Fighting Returns to Tigray
Ethiopia is facing its most serious security escalation since the 2020–2022 Tigray war. Seven armed movements—including the TPLF, Amhara Fano and Oromo Liberation Army—have announced a new alliance, while fighting has returned to Tigray and spread toward Amhara and Afar. With civilians facing renewed displacement, shortages and disrupted transport, the unfolding crisis could reshape Ethiopia’s…
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🇲🇱 Russia’s Africa Corps Seeks More Fuel as Mali Faces Intensifying Jihadist Attacks
Mali’s security crisis is entering a critical phase as JNIM intensifies attacks, fuel convoys come under pressure, and Russia’s Africa Corps seeks additional resources to sustain operations. The latest situation highlights the growing importance of fuel routes, military logistics and regional security corridors across the Sahel.
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🇬🇧 Britain Updates Emergency Planning as Government Prepares for Major National Crises
Britain is updating national emergency and defence planning as the government prepares for potential military threats, cyberattacks, natural disasters and major infrastructure disruptions.
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🇸🇩 Sudan Army Advances Across Kordofan as Fighting Intensifies Around Gold-Mining Areas
Sudan’s army has reported a series of advances across North Kordofan and the Blue Nile region, including the recapture of 11 areas near Al-Mazrub. Fighting around Kurmuk has also intensified, while gold-mining areas and drone warfare have become increasingly important elements of the conflict.
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🇸🇩 RSF Captures Strategic Army Position in Sudan’s Blue Nile as Fighting Intensifies Along Ethiopian Border
BLUE NILE, SUDAN — Sudan’s war is opening another dangerous front along the country’s southeastern border, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied fighters have captured a strategic Sudanese army position near Kurmuk following days of heavy fighting. RSF forces said they seized Jabal Kadam, in the Bakori area east of Kurmuk, on Wednesday…
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🇨🇦 Canada Expands Military Recruitment to Permanent Residents, Raising Questions About Loyalty, Security and National Service
By panafrican.email | Global Affairs & Defense Canada is widening the pool of people eligible to serve in its armed forces, including permanent residents who are not yet Canadian citizens. The policy is part of a broader effort by Ottawa to address military recruitment challenges, strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and attract skilled personnel.…
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🇪🇬 Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast. The show features a wide range of military aircraft, including US F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, a Russian Su-57E and French Rafale aircraft. Transport planes and helicopters are…
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Burkina Faso Builds a New Cultural Landmark Through the Vision of Francis Kéré
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso is advancing a major cultural and architectural vision in Ouagadougou, where internationally acclaimed Burkinabè architect Francis Kéré is contributing to the development of a landmark complex designed to preserve national memory while creating new spaces for culture, education and public gathering. At the centre of the project is the…
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🇳🇪 Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
Thousands demonstrated in Niger’s capital on Wednesday in support of the west African country’s army chief, General Abdourahamane Tiani, following a thwarted army mutiny at the weekend, Nigerien journalists reported. The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but…
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🇳🇪 Niger’s Uranium, Military Turmoil and the Questions Surrounding a Strategic Resource
NIAMEY, Niger — Niger is facing renewed political and security pressure after an attempted mutiny in the capital targeted a strategic military facility at Diori Hamani International Airport, bringing fresh attention to the country’s fragile security environment—and to the enormous geopolitical importance of its natural resources. The latest incident occurred on August 29, 2026, when…