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O inventário de veículos blindados do Quénia continua a crescer com a aquisição de novos veículos blindados de transporte de pessoal Springbuck da África do Sul e veículos blindados de segurança M1117 dos Estados Unidos. O Ministro do Interior, Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, encomendou os veículos na sede da Unidade de Serviços Gerais em Ruaraka. Murkomen disse que os veículos fazem parte do programa de modernização do governo, que tem visto uma grande redução na criminalidade, particularmente na parte norte do país, com uma queda de 70% no banditismo, informou a página da internet da defenceWeb. Os novos veículos serão utilizados para…

Kenya’s inventory of armored vehicles continues to grow with its acquisition of new Springbuck armored personnel carriers from South Africa and M1117 armored security vehicles from the United States. Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen commissioned the vehicles at the General Service Unit Headquarters in Ruaraka. Murkomen said the vehicles were part of the government’s modernization program that has seen a major decrease in crime, particularly in the northern parts of the country, with banditry dropping by 70%, defenceWeb reported. The new vehicles will be deployed to address cattle rustling, banditry and terrorism. The Springbuck Standard Duty models have ballistic…

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya is calling on African nations to take the lead in making sure that artificial intelligence improves the lives of citizens and does not harm them.  She spoke at the 2025 Africa Regional workshop on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) in Nairobi, which brought together delegates and military personnel from 17 countries.  “We must ensure that AI enhances our collective security while upholding international humanitarian law and protecting civilian populations,” she told attendees.  The meeting aimed to consolidate best practices, advance regulatory and ethical frameworks for AI in…

Senegal has begun building West Africa’s first optical astronomical observatory near Thies.  The observatory, overseen by the Senegalese Agency for Space Studies, will add to the country’s growing reputation as a leader in space research, innovation and training. It will include a 600 mm optical telescope designed for precision observation and the study of celestial phenomena, and four Celestron telescopes with deep-sky research and astrophotography capability.  Senegal’s space sector leaders say it’s part of a national push to open new possibilities and position the country to compete in the high-tech, global economy.  “We want the young generations not only to…

Ethiopia and Nigeria are joining forces to develop a fleet of African-made aerial drones capable of civilian and military applications. In July 2025, Ethiopian officials hosted members of the Nigerian Air Force on tours of Ethiopia’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities. Nigeria has promised the Ethiopians a reciprocal visit focused on Nigeria’s military training institutions. The visits are the latest step toward increasing the number of indigenous African unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in a market flooded by technology imported from China, Iran and Turkey.  By pooling resources, two of the continent’s most experienced dronemakers and users can develop a homegrown…

Senegalese and Mauritanian armed forces have intensified joint security operations along their shared border in response to growing terrorism in the region.  Both militaries patrolled a river covering several localities between Bakel-Aroundou and Diougountourou on the Malian border in October 2025, according to Senegal’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA). This comes after a September joint ground patrol in the same area. The countries, separated by the Senegal River, have established closer collaboration as terror groups in western Mali try to exploit weaknesses and push toward the coast. In July 2025, the terror group Jama’at…

Somalia has unveiled a national strategy designed to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the weapon of choice for terror group al-Shabaab. The effort has been in the works since 2023, when experts conducted a baseline assessment of the country’s C-IED capabilities. The strategy, announced at a September 2025 event in Mogadishu, provides a framework for adding more explosive ordnance disposal units to the Somali National Army and improving interagency collaboration. “This is a historic milestone for our country. Never before have we had a unified, nationally owned framework to address the IED threat,” said Awes Hagi Yusuf Ahmed, Somalia’s national…

Le Nigeria a annoncé des plans pour ouvrir un musée des Forces armées qui, selon lui, honorera son héritage militaire en préservant le passé et encourageant des études pour guider son avenir. Le général Christopher Musa, à l’époque chef d’état-major de la Défense du Nigeria, a décrit le projet comme initiative emblématique et déclaré qu’il ouvrirait ses portes en 2026 sur un terrain de 4 hectares à Abuja. « Il servira non seulement de recueil d’articles militaires et d’archives de service, mais aussi de centre pour les opportunités éducatives, touristiques et économiques. » On anticipe que le musée va créer des…

Le Nigeria a annoncé des plans pour ouvrir un musée des Forces armées qui, selon lui, honorera son héritage militaire en préservant le passé et encourageant des études pour guider son avenir. Le général Christopher Musa, à l’époque chef d’état-major de la Défense du Nigeria, a décrit le projet comme initiative emblématique et déclaré qu’il ouvrirait ses portes en 2026 sur un terrain de 4 hectares à Abuja. « Il servira non seulement de recueil d’articles militaires et d’archives de service, mais aussi de centre pour les opportunités éducatives, touristiques et économiques. » On anticipe que le musée va créer des…

Nigeria announced plans to open an Armed Forces Museum that it says will honor its military heritage by preserving the past and promoting scholarship to guide its future.  Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s then-chief of defense staff, described the project as a landmark initiative and said it would open in 2026 on 10 acres in Abuja. “It will serve not only as a repository of military artifacts and service records but also as a hub for education, tourism and economic opportunities,” Musa said. The museum is expected to create jobs for veterans and civilians and will feature multilingual, immersive education programs…