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Nigeria: JTF Storms 218 Illegal Refinery Sites in Delta, Rivers
[Leadership] Operatives of the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) code named "Operation Pluto Shield" intensified its security operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region with a multiple raid on over 218 illegal refineries along the waterways and creeks of Delta and Rivers states, arresting eighteen persons in the raid.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:45

Mali: Political Stalemate Poses Challenge to West African Bloc
[ISS] It is gradually becoming clear that developments in Mali are proving extremely challenging for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:07

Nigeria: Soldiers Allegedly Beat Driver to Death in Edo
[Vanguard] Benin - SOLDIERS from the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (S & T) Ugbowo, Benin, Edo State, have allegedly beaten a bus driver, Isaac Onaiwu, 48, to death.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 08:40

North Africa: Joint Maritime Exercise Commences
[U.S. Africa Command] Souda Bay, Crete - Service members from European, North African and U.S. Naval forces participated in a pre-sail conference kickoff for Exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, May 16.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:17

Burundi: U.S. Soldiers Help Prepare Soldiers for Upcoming Deployment
[U.S. Africa Command] Mudubugu, Burundi - Texas National Guardsmen had the opportunity to share best practices with Burundi soldiers preparing for an upcoming deployment during a visit to Mudubugu, Burundi, March 26-April 6, 2012.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:10

South Africa: Sisulu Announces Improved Salaries for Soldiers
[BuaNews] Pretoria - The salaries of South Africa's soldiers will be adjusted to recognise years of service in an effort to improve their low salaries and boost morale in the military, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced on Thursday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:02

UPDF Hosts African Army Commanders
[New Vision] African military chiefs Wednesday visited the UPDF Peace Support Operations Centre in Singo and witnessed the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers undergoing training for the mission in war-torn Somalia.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 17:21

Nigeria: Two Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Port Harcourt
[Vanguard] Two persons are feared dead with four others injured when an explosion rocks Rumuokoro area of Port Harcourt,Rivers state, Thursday morning.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 17:11

U.S. Army Meets 36 African Land Force Chiefs
[U.S. Africa Command] Kampala - Land force chiefs and senior officers from 36 African nations and U.S. Army Africa gathered in Uganda's capital of Kampala in May 2012 to discuss national security interests.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:24

Congo-Brazzaville: U.S. Military Shares Skills With Local Forces
[U.S. Africa Command] Pointe Noire - Congolese Navy members stood in formation and greeted the crew of High Speed Vessel Swift after arriving in Pointe Noire to conduct a theater security cooperation visit as part of Africa Partnership Station, May 15, 2012.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:20

Uganda: Army Vows to Kill Armed Robbers
[Observer] Following the rise in armed robberies and murders in Kasese, the army in the district has vowed to shoot to kill on sight anyone suspected of being an armed robber. Lt David Basuka, the 21 Battalion commander, said people arrested for illegal possession of weapons will be charged in military courts. He was speaking at the funeral of slain journalist Amon Thembo who was shot by unknown assailants on May 13. Basuka, who represented the 305 Brigade commander, said the army will join the police hunt for the cu
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:48

Kiir Says SPLA Forces Taught Army Lesson in Panthou
[Citizen] President Salva Kiir Mayardit speaking yesterday at SPLM/A twenty nine anniversary for the first time after Independence told the jubilant crowd at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum that the gallant SPLA Forces in the recent fight in Panthou with Khartoum taught Sudan army forces a lesson.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:14

Africa: Islamic Militancy Draws U.S. Into African Security
[AfricaPlus] In the third of a three-part series for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Dr. Richard Joseph examines Africa's "prismatic narrative," in which African developments must be viewed "through the prism of how key dimensions interrelate and the complex interplay of local, regional, and global factors." The article can be read below or on the Chicago Council's website.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:59

Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Moves Forward
[IRIN] Bangui - The Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process relating to former rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) is back on track: More than 1,000 already disarmed fighters of the Popular Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD) led by Jean Jacques Démafouth began to be demobilized on 12-13 May.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:09

Botswana: Why Country Has Never Had a Military Coup
[OSISA] Lauded as a 'shining example of democracy', Botswana is one of the few countries in Africa that has never experienced a military coup. I recently studied a paper by Dr Naison Ngoma, a senior researcher at Institute of Security Studies in South Africa titled, Coups and Coup Attempts in Africa: Is there a missing link? In the paper, Ngoma talks about how Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius have never had military coups or even coup attempts - although he doesn't go into detail about why not.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:23

Tantawi Lauds Armed Forces Role in Protecting Borders
[Egypt Online] Attending the final stage of the tactical project "Nassr 30" held by units of the central military zone, head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein lauded the role played by the Armed Forces in protecting Egypt's borders and securing the internal front.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:13

Nigeria: JTF Uncovers Weapons in Kogi
[Daily Trust] Lokoja - The Joint Task Force in Kogi State led by Lt-Col. Gabriel Olorufemi Oloruyomi yesterday uncovered explosive devices and other arms and ammunitions in the state.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:03

Ghana: GIS Denied Weapons for Border Patrols
[Ghanaian Chronicle] Despite the enormous role it plays to ensure that our land borders are secured, and also prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is said to be bedeviled with so many challenges, which is hampering its operations.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:01

Nigeria: 99 Percent of NAF Planes Are Serviceable, Dikko Says
[Daily Trust] Kaduna - Ninety-nine percent of planes belonging to the Nigerian Air Force are serviceable and this shows that the Air Force is ready to face any security challenges from all ramifications in the country, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Muhammad Umar Dikko, has said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:51

Nigeria: Security Forces Uncover Bomb Factory in Kogi
[Vanguard] Lokoja - IT was a major breakthrough for security agencies in Kogi State when a combined team of the Army, Navy and men of the Department of State Security, DSS, otherwise known as SSS, yesterday, uncovered another bomb manufacturing factory at Igarra, a central area of Kogi State.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:30

Somalia: Three Dead As Government Soldiers Exchange Gunfire in Mogadishu
[Shabelle] Mogadishu - - Somali government soldiers have exchanged a deadly gunfire in Mogadishu on Wednesday night, killing three soldiers according to witnesses.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:21

Somalia: Forces Advance On Rebel-Held Villages Near Hudur, Bakol Region
[Shabelle] Hudur - Forces under The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia backed are approaching towards villages around Hudur district, the capital of Bakol region in southern Somalia and an Al-Shabaab stronghold, an official and locals said on Thursday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:21

Nigeria: Ihejirika - Insecurity Hard On Army Funds
[Daily Trust] Lafia - The prevailing security situation is over stretching the resources of the Army, Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Azubuike Ihekirika said yesterday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:36

Africa: The Costs of Firearm Violence - a National Public Health Priority
[ISS] South Africa faces numerous challenges in preventing and reducing the levels of violence and crime. The burden of mortality and morbidity arising from violence and injury affects the lives of millions of individuals annually and continues to undermine social harmony and socio-economic development.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:22

Nigeria: Special Taskforce Uncovers Terrorists' Hideout in Kogi
[This Day] A Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising Police, State Security Service (SSS), Navy, Air-force and Army recorded a major breakthrough Wednesday in Kogi State as a key hideout of terrorists was discovered and dismantled with different kinds of dangerous items recovered.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:55

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Attempts to Revise Constitutional Draft Thwarted
[SW Radio] A faction in ZANU PF is allegedly pushing for a wholesale revision of the draft constitution, in an attempt to smuggle in a provision that allows serving military officers to be active in political parties of their choice.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:30

Sierra Leone: At Prosecution and Defense Oral Arguments On Sentencing, Charles Taylor Makes Public Statement
[CharlesTaylorTrial.org] Today, convicted former Liberian president Charles Taylor made what might be his final public statement in court before Special Court for Sierra Leone judges in The Hague as his defense lawyers and prosecutors made oral submissions on the possible sentence he should serve after being convicted for his involvement in Sierra Leone's 11 year civil conflict.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:39

Somalia: EU Naval Force Welcomes Decision By Seychelles to Prosecute Suspect Pirates
[EU Navfor] Today the Republic of the Seychelles agreed to accept for prosecution 11 suspect pirates who were captured by EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) frigate HNLMS Van Amstel on Friday 11 May.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:29

Seychelles: EU Naval Force Portuguese Frigate Corte-Real Conducts Training With Coast-Guard
[EU Navfor] The EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) frigate Corte-Real recently visited Port Victoria in the Seychelles to perform boat-handling training with the local Coast-Guard.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:24

Somalia: Gov't Forces Clash With Al Shabab Militants in Gedo Region
[Shabelle] Garbahaarey - Bitter fighting between the Islamist fighters of Al shabab aligned with Al Qaeda and TFG troops alongside with Ahlu Sunna militias broke out in the Somalia's southwestern region of Gedo overnight, killing two civilians, witnesses told Shabelle Media on Thursday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:22

Nigeria: FG Sends Military Equipment to Dafur
[Daily Trust] Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, said more arms, beddings and utility vehicles have been provided to upgrade the Nigeria's Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) for troops serving under the United Nations - African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21

Nigeria: FG Approves N1 Billion Customs Aircraft
[Daily Trust] The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N1.7 billion for purchase of surveillance aircraft for the Nigerian Customs Service.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21

Sierra Leone: At UN-Backed Court, Charles Taylor Denies Role in Atrocities
[UN News] Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was saddened by the atrocities and crimes committed in Sierra Leone, but denied that he aided the rebels who committed the abuses.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:09

Nigeria: Air Force Lights Up Kaduna With Air Expo
[This Day] The only international air show in the West Africa- sub region being held in Kaduna, is expected to provide an opportunity for stakeholders in the aviation industry within and outside the country to share ideas on how to move the industry forward. The air expo is being held amidst tight security obviously to forestall any attempt by mischief makers to disrupt it. John Shiklam writes
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 07:47

Cote d'Ivoire: 21 Gendarmes to Face Trial
[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] Some 21 gendarmes, who were released recently after being tried and acquitted by a military court for alleged breach of state security, will re-appear before the same court today, reports Fraternite Matin (p. 8).
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 20:34

Muted Applause for Ugandan Rebel's Arrest
[IWPR] As the Ugandan military seeks to flush out Joseph Kony, leader of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army, LRA, analysts are downplaying the significance of last weekend's capture of a senior commander from the group.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 20:03

Africa: Africa and the EU - Africa APPG Report On Trip to Brussels
[African Arguments] The European Union is playing an increasingly important role in mediating how the UK relates to Africa across a range of policy areas including international development, foreign policy, security, and trade. This offers both opportunities and constraints to the UK in its relationship with Africa.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 18:49

Kenya: Soldiers Gun Down Struggling Rangers At Nyayo
[The Star] Soldiers Ulinzi Stars gunned down struggling Rangers 3-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium on Monday night to move to within eight points of the Kenyan Premier League leaders Sofapaka. Sammy Simiyu's side ability to reclaim the title they lost to Tusker last season has largely been undermined by inconsistency and poor finishing but their was no doubt the 2010 champions were up for the match against relegation threatened Rangers as an early double from top striker Evans Amuoka set them on their way to the vital
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 18:42

Mozambique: Former Arsenal Transformed Into Nature Reserve
[AIM] Maputo - The Mozambican government announced on Tuesday that an area once occupied by a military arsenal, in the outer Maputo suburb of Malhazine, is to become an "ecological park".
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 17:10

Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands Flee Fighting in East
[UN News] The top United Nations refugee official today voiced his alarm at new inflows of refugees into Rwanda and Uganda, fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 17:01

Congo-Kinshasa: North Kivu in Turmoil Again
[IRIN] Gisenyi - In the last few weeks fighting between government troops and "mutineers" has ended three years of relative peace in North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and thousands of refugees have been streaming across the border to Rwanda.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 17:00

Kenya: Army 'Kills Two Somali Businessmen' in Lower Jubba Region
[Shabelle] Taabta - Kenyan military operating inSomalia's southern regions have reportedly killed two local businessmen and injured another one in Lower Jubba region, south Somalia, reports said.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 16:59

DP's Mao Wants Captured Kony Commander Pardoned
[New Vision] THE Democratic Party (DP) has asked government to grant amnesty to the captured senior commander of the brutal Lord's Resistant Army (LRA), Caesar Acellam Otto.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 16:43

Somalia: Two People Were Killed Separately in Mogadishu, Baidoa
[Shabelle] Mogadishu - Unknown masked gunmen have assassinated on Tuesday night an official in TFG in Somalia's southern town of Baidoa, witnesses said.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 15:06

Congo-Kinshasa: Hague Prosecutors Accuse Militia of Village Massacre
[RNW Africa] Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court argued in summing up Tuesday that two Congolese ex-militia leaders are guilty of a bloody massacre of villagers that claimed more than 200 lives.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 14:44

North Africa: PE12 Continues Multinational Training, Promotes Teamwork
[U.S. Africa Command] Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) participated in a multinational training exercise aboard the Hellenic navy training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Center (NMIOTC) in support of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) in Souda Bay, Crete, May 12.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:50