As they seek to exert more control over portions of northeastern Nigeria, terrorist groups have…
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Islamic State’s recent attack on a Chinese-owned gold mine along the Ituri River in the…
The United States is helping Kenya secure its waters by investing in a new Marine…
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Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, Kenya’s chief of the defense forces, gave the opening remarks at…
Nigerian Soldiers killed two top Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders in as many…
Ask experts for solutions to Africa’s many security challenges, and many are likely to call…
The Armed Forces of Gabon, including members of the Gendarmerie Tactical Unit, the 1st Gabonese…
The Nigerian Navy marked its 69th anniversary in 2025 by commissioning three patrol ships and…
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