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Nigeria: Unspoken Peace Deal That Works in Delta
WHEN Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan became the Governor of Delta State, last year, he was accepted with a "let's us watch and see attitude" by some Ijaw militants, who thought that an Itsekiri man would continue to oppress and not accommodate them in the politics of the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 11:56

Uganda: Country Takes Tough Stance On Countries Reluctant to Ban Cluster Munitions
The Conference on Cluster bombs ended in Kampala last week with representatives of 42 African governments adopting a resolution denouncing the use and manufacture of cluster bombs across the world.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 11:31

Nigeria: Soldiers Aiding Militants, MEND Replies Dike
THE militant group also gave an insight into the number of hostages that are still in its custody as at last weekend, and took on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike that politicians and soldiers were aiding militancy in region.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 10:51

Nigeria: How I Brokered Militants' Cease-Fire Deal With FG - Clark
Three weeks ago, Chief Edwin Clark was in Abuja, to meet with the federal government on a cease-fire of the oil war declared by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND). In this chat with Saturday Vanguard, Clark explains the issues discussed.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 10:51

Nigeria: We Have Trained a Lot of Officers - Pakistani Defence Minister
Pakistan Defence recently celebrated its day in Abuja which many defence representatives from other countries including Nigeria attended.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 10:51

Nigeria: Why Militants Are Targeting Rivers State
Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) has explained why Rivers State has remained the focus of its violent attacks.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 08:51

Monuc Confirms Army Alliance With Rebels
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (Monuc) has confirmed reports that the government army (FARDC) is fighting alongside rebels of the FDLR in its war against an uprising in the east of the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 08:48

Ugandan Rebels Committing Grave Rights Abuses
Since mid-September, the notorious Ugandan rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), has killed over 200 people, including 159 children, according to a new United Nations report.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 08:36

Angola: Navy Official Defends Armed Forces Continuous Empowerment
The head of the Angolan Navy (MGA)'s department for Ships and Weapons System, Francisco Maria Manuel, defended last Thursday in Luanda the need for a continuous elevation of the three branches of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), aimed at an integral accomplishment of their tasks.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 17:00

Nigeria: 28 Ecomog Soldiers Acted Badly, Witnesses Tell Court
Five top Army officers yesterday accused the 28 soldiers standing trial for mutiny in Akure of behaving unprofessionally on the day of the riot. They equally blamed the riot on impatience on the part of the suspects who allegedly threw caution into the winds.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 15:00

Nigeria: FG Inaugurates Small Arms, Light Weapons Committee
The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated committee for the establishment of a National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:52

Rwanda: Country Prepares for Darfur Re-Deployment
A United Nations military inspection team has expressed satisfaction over Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) readiness to redeploy its peacekeeping troops in the troubled Sudanese western region of Darfur.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:51

Nigeria: Minister Raises Panel On Regulation of Small Arms
A committee to handle modalities for the establishment of a National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons to regulate circulation of weapons in Nigeria was on Thursday inaugurated in Abuja.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:35

Nigeria: Militants Threats to Peace, Stability - FG
The Federal Government said yesterday, that it was worried by the threat to the peace and stability of the country following the increase in activities of several armed groups including militants in the Niger Delta, cultists in higher institutions and several other armed groups whose activities are fuelling inter communal clashes among age-long neighbours.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:03

Namibia: Entertainment Galore Come November
Come 1st of November, in what could be seen as the first November festival of its kind the capital has ever seen, Windhoek comes alive with a big party when it hosts South Africa's mbaqanga music giant, the Soul Brothers.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:58

Nigeria: New Chief of Naval Staff Advises Officers
NEWLY appointed Chief of Naval staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ishaq Ibrahim on Wednesday warned naval officials to exhibi professionalism or risk sanctions.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:34

FG to Set Up Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons
In an attempt to control the proliferation of dangerous arms in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the establishment of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWS).
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:33

Defence Minister Highlights FAA Importance in Peace Attainment
Angolan Defence minister, Kundi Paihama, said Thursday in central Huambo province that Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) wrote brilliant pages in their tough history, thanks to a high sense of patriotism and discipline.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:25

Staff Chief Announces Military Training Infrastructures
The chief of Staff of Angola Armed Forces (FAA), gen. Francisco Furtado, Thursday in central Huambo province, announced the construction of huge military training infrastructures in the region, as part of the army's rebuilding and modernisation.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:25

Govt Denies Deploying Northern Soldiers in Delta
THE Commander of the Joint Task Force, JTF, code-named Operation Restore Hope, Brig-General Wuyep Rimtip yesterday said there was no truth in the rumour making the rounds that Northern soldiers had been deployed to kill Southerners in the Niger Delta region.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:24

Nigeria: Abductors Warned to Stay Away From N'Delta
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ishaya Ibrahim, yesterday warned all those who consider themselves abductors and hostage takers to stay away from the Niger Delta region or risk facing the wrath of the law when arrested.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:06

Former Army General Charles Julue Meets President Sirleaf
A meeting aimed at strengthening ties between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the people of Grand Gedeh has taken place in Monrovia at the Ministry of Foreign Ministry. The meeting was also meant to enable Retired General Charles Julue express appreciation to President Johnson Sirleaf for the recent clemency granted him.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:58

Uganda: Country Could Bag Koras' $1 Million
The Kora awards are back and a couple of Ugandan musicians are representing the country in this year's edition.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:22

Africa: Unchecked Arms Trade Fuelling Conflict, Poverty
With 1.3 trillion dollars spent every year on the world's militaries, countries enmeshed in conflict are often flooded by weapons which are then turned against helpless civilian populations, say human rights organisations pushing for an international treaty to closely regulate arms sales.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:02

Kenyan Army to Train Troops
Kenya is set to begin training up to 10,000 Somali troops. Foreign Affairs Minister Moses Wetangula told African ambassadors meeting at the Serena Hotel that the training of the military, paramilitary and police officers will be carried out according to local training programmes. The government is keen to see the Somali government stand on its two feet, but insists that the recruitment of the trainees will have to be done fairly across Somalia.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:40

No More Discussion On Arms Destination
Kenya will not budge to media pressure to explain the destination of the hijacked arms aboard a Ukrainian ship, Government Spokesman Alfred Mutua said on Thursday.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:26

Uganda: Toolman Back With 'Gutujja'
TOOLMAN'S best songs are always popular in nightclubs because they fit the clientele: rowdy and self-conscious.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

USA Discuss Defence Issues
Angolan Foreign minister, Assunção dos Anjos, Thursday in Luanda, received in audience the US deputy assistant secretary of Defence for Africa, Theresa Whelan, with whom he discussed matters related to defence between the two countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:52

Interior Minster Suggests Adjustiments to Armed Forces
Angolan minister of Interior, Roberto Leal Monteiro "Ngongo",Thursday in Luanda, spoke out of the need for the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), to adjust to the actual political moment experiencing the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:52

Somalia: Ethiopia Army 'To Attack Kismayo' - Sources
Ethiopian forces deployed in parts of Somalia will soon be dispatched to the southern port of Kismayo, some 500km south of the capital Mogadishu, reliable sources tell Garowe Online.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:35

Congo-Kinshasa: Monuc Calls for Joint Effort on Rebels
THE UN Peace Keeping Mission in the DR Congo (MONUC) has called for a joint strategy to deal with the Lord's Resistance Army and the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) rebel groups.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:32

South Africa: What Country's Experience Can Contribute to Iraq
IF, AFTER generations of conflict and oppression, the people of Iraq find their way to living with each peaceably, there is a chance that SA's story as told by three of its central actors, Cyril Ramaphosa, Roelf Meyer and Mac Maharaj, will have been the catalyst.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 08:57

Nigeria: Don Tasks Locals on Dress Culture
Doctor Salihu Maiwada, Head of Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria , has advised Nigerians to promote the traditional dress culture.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 08:15

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Ready to Use Force to Protect Civilians
The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has not been able to confirm persistent reports of incursions by Rwandan troops into the eastern part of the vast country where they are said to be fighting alongside rebels.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 07:55

Somalia: Islamic Courts Fracture in Middle Shabelle
A closed source on the ground in Somalia,who is conversant with the country's political dynamics, reports a marked shift in its power configuration, as sub-clan loyalties increasingly supplant broader alliances and coalitions in the face of an expected and imminent withdrawal of Ethiopian occupation forces.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 16:47

East Africa: United Force to Quell Conflicts
Military commanders from Eastern Africa are in Nairobi to put final touches on the establishment of a united force to deal with conflicts on the continent.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:59

Kenya: Kibaki Tells Military to Embrace Technology
President Kibaki has challenged the armed forces to embrace information communication technology to tackle new security challenges.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:59

Sudan: War is Over But Southern Town Must First Deal With Mines
Life is slowly returning to this shanty town of dilapidated buildings and muddy roads.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:56

Nigeria: Dike - JTF Not Army of Occupation
Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike, has said that the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta region is not an army of occupation but a 'child of necessity.'
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:27

Rwanda: Envoys Condemn DR Congo/ FDLR Alliance
Members of the diplomatic corps concur that government's concerns over the alliance between the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) army and former Genocidal militias from Rwanda, among others, is indeed, a serious concern.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Capture Major Military Base
Troops loyal to Congolese Gen. Laurent Nkunda's Congrès National pour la Défense du Peuple (CNDP) Wednesday morning overran the important military camp of Rumangabo causing heavy damage in both men and material.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Nigeria: Soldier Slams N100m Suit On Army Chief, AGF
A Master Warrant Officer (MWO) of the Nigerian Army, Mr. Stephen Aigbe, facing a mutiny charge since 1996 has slammed a N100 million suit on the military authorities for his 10 years unlawful detention and stoppage of his salary, allowances and other emoluments without being formally discharged from the Army.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:01

Nigeria: Intels Manager Freed As JTF Kills Kidnapper
The Joint Task Force in Rivers State yesterday rescued two ladies from Tai Local Government Area of the State after a prolonged shoot out with the suspected abductors one of whom died in the shoot out.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:01

Nigeria: Crisis - Soldiers Take Over Community
Soldiers have taken over Ezillo and Ezzah-ezillo in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, to restore normalcy.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:01

Nigeria: Militants Want Amaechi to Account for N500 Billion
A militant group operating in the restive Niger Delta region,the Niger Delta Watchdog, wants Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State to account for over N500 billion that has accrued to the state from the federation coffers since 2007 when he took over.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:47

Staff Chief Considers Armed Forces Development Positive
The Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) "have developed a lot" in these 17 years of existence, in the organisational point of view, structural insertion and deployment in the whole territory, considered this Wednesday, in Luanda, its chief of staff.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:37