Category: Security
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Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt
Eswatini’s main opposition leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt, his party claimed Wednesday. It is one of the last remaining absolute monarchies and where authorities have for years moved to quash pro-democracy movements. The People’s United Democratic Movement party (PUDEMO) said its president, Mlungisi Makhanya, was hospitalized after being poisoned in neighboring South Africa…
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Shots fired into Democratic campaign office in Arizona
Shots were fired into Vice President Harris’ campaign office in Tempe, Arizona, on Monday, but no one was injured, her campaign confirmed to panafrican.email Why it matters: Political threats have become an undertone of the presidential election cycle, with assassination attempts against former President Trump and violent rhetoric. “We are grateful to Tempe Police for…
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Burundi offers to send peacekeepers to help restore security in Haiti
The announcement came from the Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social platform X, following a meeting between Foreign Minister Albert Shingiro and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This offer comes as Kenya has already deployed 400 police officers to help quell violence in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, with plans to send an additional 600.…
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Libya thwarts smuggling attempt of 100 kg of gold, 1.5 mln euros
Libya’s Internal Security Agency said on Saturday it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle 100 kg (220 lb) of gold and 1.5 million euros at Misrata international airport during a security check of an international flight. The gold bars were found in three suitcases while the money was in one suitcase. The suitcases were spotted…
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Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants
Authorities in Mali’s capital announced Thursday after a deadly attack by al-Qaida-linked militants that they were closing several livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that officials associate with the militants. The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks Tuesday on a military training camp and the airport on the…
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Somali Government Condemns Illegal Arms Shipment from Ethiopia
A large shipment of weapons, reportedly purchased by the Puntland administration from Ethiopia, has successfully reached its destination amidst a foiled robbery attempt. The incident, reminiscent of a similar occurrence in July, raises alarms about escalating cross-border arms flows and instability in the region. Armed militiamen attempted to seize the weapons convoy near the Somali-Ethiopia…
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U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala
Douala, Cameroon – U.S. Africa Command and the Cameroon Armed Forces kicked off the West Africa Logistics Conference here today in Douala, Cameroon, convening more than 60 West African and U.S military logistics leaders. During the next two days, these logistics leaders will discuss shared logistics challenges and identify opportunities to cooperate on improving interoperability…
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Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Activity of Terrorist Groups
Situation from August 1 to September 20, 2024 In the resource-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues between government forces and a conglomerate of armed groups. If earlier the news was more often about the “March 23 Movement” (M23) supported by Rwanda, now other factions are showing themselves more strongly. ▪️Against the…
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