Oscar Nkala
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 08:05
Nine member states of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) have resolved to intensify the training of regional special forces counterterrorism units.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 07:09
Ten Israeli security firms have offered to provide security consultancy, intelligence and counter-terrorism expertise to Kenyan government and private security following a series of deadly raids which culminated in the killing of at least 147 university students two months ago.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 07:16
The African Union says at least $1 billion is needed to finance the establishment and operationalisation of the continental stand-by force.
Friday, March 6, 2015 - 06:43
The Tunisian Air Force will in the second half of this year take delivery of 8 of the 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the United States last year.
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:39
The United States military is seeking to identify companies able to provide fixed wing air transport services on behalf of US Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in countries in Africa.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 06:24
The Zambian Air Force will take delivery of an undisclosed number of trainer, transport and fighter aircraft and aerial defense systems this year as part of a major re-equipment program to improve operational and airlift capabilities.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 06:59
The People's Republic of China has provided Liberia with a grant of $ 3.3 million in cash to finance the acquisition of new military equipment and meet the logistical needs of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 07:14
The Chinese People's Liberation Army will shortly start deploying a 700-strong infantry battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan peace-keeping and stabilisation, marking the first ever international deployment of Chinese combat troops with the UN in Africa.
Friday, December 5, 2014 - 11:47
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama says his government has set aside $300 million for the purchase of new combat, trainer and transport aircraft to support United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Friday, August 8, 2014 - 07:54
At least 250 soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA) have graduated from a two-week long European Union-sponsored military training course focused on urban warfare and human rights.