Tag: Military
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal soldier killed in clash during anti-cannabis operation in Casamance
A Senegalese soldier was killed and six others wounded during a clash in the Casamance region while conducting an anti-cannabis operation near The Gambia. The army confronted armed individuals, and some attackers were also killed. The operation aims to combat cannabis cultivation and armed groups. Casamance, with a history of separatist conflict since 1982, has…
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๐บ๐ธ Trumpโs $1.5 Trillion โDream Militaryโ Budget: A Massive Expansion Amid Global Tensions
President Trump’s call for a defense budget larger than the entire economic output of most African nations signals a dramatic shift in U.S. priorities, with global repercussions. A Historic Increase for a “Dream Military” In a move that has reshaped the U.S. political and fiscal landscape, President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to increase…
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๐ฑ๐พ๐น๐ท Aircraft carrying western Libyaโs armed forces chief of staff crashes in Turkey
The Chief of the General Staff of the armed forces of Libyaโs Government of National Unity (GNU), General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and members of his entourage were killed in an aircraft crash in Turkey. The delegation was returning to Tripoli after an official visit to Ankara, GNU Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh said on…
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๐บ๐ฌ Ugandan Priest detained by Military amid rising election tensions
Ugandaโs military has confirmed it is holding Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago. The army says he is suspected of involvement in “violent subversive activities” and will face charges in court. The Catholic Diocese of Masaka had earlier reported that Father Ssekabira was “kidnapped by men in Uganda…
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๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ท๐บ Russian military leaders hold talks with Maliโs leadership
A Russian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Defence, Army General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, and Lieutenant General Andrey Averyanov held talks with the President of the Republic of Mali during a working visit to Bamako. The head of the transitional government, Assimi Goรฏta, received the guests at the Koulouba Palace on Tuesday, African Initiative correspondent reports.…
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๐ฒ๐ฑ Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali
Jihadist group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said it killed 21 soldiers and captured two others in a wide-scale attack in Mali on Tuesday, a U.S intelligence NGO reports.JNIM said they had taken control of military barracks and militia positions in Farabougou, Southwestern Mali, according to SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks communications by Islamist militants.…
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๐ฆ๐ฒ๐บ๐ธ Humanitarian mask, military mission: Hidden agenda behind US-Armenia drills
The US and Armenia kick off joint 9-day military drills disguised as humanitarian training on August 12. But the real agenda is far more dangerous. Whoโs involved in the Eagle Partner 2025 drills? ๐ด Armeniaโs peacekeeping brigade ๐ด US Army troops based in Europe & Africa ๐ด Kansas National Guard Purpose ๐ด Official goal of…
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๐ธ๐ณ General Kandรฉ Fights Back: Former Army Chief Challenges Coup Allegations in Court
Dakar, Senegal โ Nine months after his dramatic dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former army chief General Kandรฉ has taken legal action to clear his name. The decorated military officer is challenging statements made by a former corporal, who alleged that Kandรฉ had been involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The accusations,…
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๐จ๐ฎ France Returns Last Military Base to Ivory Coast, Marking End of an Era
On February 20, 2025, France officially handed over its sole remaining military base in Ivory Coast, the Port-Bouet military camp, to local authorities. This marks the end of decades of French military presence in the country, symbolizing a new chapter in bilateral relations. The ceremony, attended by defense ministers from both nations, included a symbolic…
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๐น๐ฉ๐ซ๐ท Chad Ends Military Ties With France: A New Chapter in African Sovereignty
In a bold move signaling a shift in the geopolitical landscape of central Africa, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced the termination of Chad’s military cooperation agreements with France. The announcement, made during a televised address, underscores Debyโs commitment to fulfilling promises made during his inauguration in May 2024. According to Deby, the defense…
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