Category: Military
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French army withdraws from Côte d’Ivoire’smilitary camp after 48 yearsof presence
The French forces’ shooting and military exercise camp in Lomo-Nord was handed over to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on September 17. Established in 1975, the military site had been a source of tension with local populations who denounced the lack of security. An incident occurred in 2022 when a live-fire…
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Reserve military power: top 5 African countries in 2024
Global Firepower, an analytical site, ranks 145 countries based on their reserve military manpower. In Africa, these top five nations boast the largest reserve forces in 2024: Egypt: 480,000 personnel (15th globally)Morocco: 150,000 personnel (32nd globally)Algeria: 135,000 personnel (34th globally)Eritrea: 130,000 personnel (37th globally)Sudan: 85,000 personnel (47th globally) Reserve forces are crucial for national security,…
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Malian & Russian troops are preparing to relaunch their offensive in northern Mali
Malian & Russian troops are preparing to relaunch their offensive in northern Mali along the Algerian border for the first time since Tuareg militants defeated them at Tinzaouten in July. They face several capacity and capability challenges to clear and hold the area. Security forces have partially addressed the immediate capacity issues that contributed to…
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Somalia announces its readiness to supply weapons to rebels in Ethiopia
Mogadishu will do so if Addis Ababa continues to implement the agreement reached with the breakaway region of Somaliland in January this year on providing access to the sea coast, said Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. “The option of supporting the rebels fighting in Ethiopia or confronting the Ethiopian regime is open to us…
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US State Department authorized a proposed Foreign Military Sale to Romania for 32 F-35 Aircraft
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Romania, which includes 32 F-35 fighter jets and associated equipment. This deal, valued at approximately $7.2 billion, underscores Romania’s efforts to enhance its military capabilities and modernize its defense systems. This sale aligns with Romania’s strategic objectives of strengthening its air defense amid…
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On Tuesday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaica would deploy its first group of 24 out of the 250 military-police personnel pledged to the MSS.
Also, as announced by the Belizean Defense Forces on Sep. 7, Belize deployed two military officers from its commitment of 50 personnel. This initial deployment focuses on supporting mission command, planning, and logistics, setting the stage for future deployments. Led by Senior Army Officer Kevron Henry, the Jamaican contingent was welcomed by Rameau Normil, director…
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Turkey reportedly in discussions to establish a site for ballistic missile tests and a spaceport in Somalia
Ankara’s ballistic missile program requires long-range testing, and Somalia’s strategic location on the eastern tip of mainland Africa provides an ideal location for launching missiles towards the Indian Ocean, Western media reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Moreover, the unnamed sources explained that the country’s proximity to the equator makes it a suitable site…
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US Navy SEAL Team 6 Trains for Potential Taiwan Conflict
Washington D.C., September 13, 2024 – In a move highlighting heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, reports indicate that Navy SEAL Team 6, the prestigious US Navy commando unit, has been training for missions to assist Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. According to sources familiar with the preparations, SEAL Team 6, renowned…
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Transitional Justice: The Blueprint for Western Hypocrisy
“We have a concept in American Statecraft called ‘transitional justice.’” After the U.S. overthrows a country, the playbook is simple: arrest opposition politicians, activists, judges, and journalists, all under the guise of defending democracy. It’s not a joke, ensuring any ‘threat to democracy’ is extinguished. Tucker Carlson’s jaw drops as he hears it, asking, ‘Is…
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Western officials in Africa admit that many African countries resist US military presence, the media reports
“Even a small American footprint is large for many African countries,” a Western official in the Sahel said. US Major General Kenneth Ekman said that Nigeria would like to acquire US military gear but showed no inclination to welcome an enduring deployment of American troops, while a Ghanaian government official said the Western African nation…
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