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Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 06:17
Unidentified gunmen stormed Central African Republic's state-owned radio in the capital Bangui early on Tuesday in a failed attempt to force entry into the main studio.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 06:11
Africa has been on something of a spending spree in the past few years, upping its stake in the global defence market while addressing urgent security challenges at home.
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 07:09
The Tanzanian government has increased its 2015/2016 defence budget by 30 per cent to sustain the recruitment and training of new soldiers and ongoing equipment acquisition.
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 07:00
The Royal Netherlands Air Force on 27 May sent a single AH-64D Apache attack helicopter to Mali to replace the one that crashed on 17 March, killing both crewmembers on board.
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 06:52
The three task forces of NATO Allied Maritime Command are helping Somali and neighboring countries patrol their own waters as piracy incidents decrease following naval patrols and the adoption of best management practices.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 07:54
The United Nation Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (Minusma) has received three MD500E helicopters from El Salvador, and will use them for day and night patrols, reconnaissance and medical evacuation.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 07:51
The Interim Jubba Administration of Somalia has received military vehicles donated by the United Arab Emirates, including RG-31 armoured personnel carriers.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 07:04
Boko Haram militants have killed at least 43 people in a five-hour assault on the town of Gubio in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 07:00
East African leaders will meet on Sunday at a special summit to discuss the crisis in Burundi, where police and protesters continue to clash on the streets of the capital and the opposition has boycotted peace talks.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 07:16
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received a second Alpha Jet from the United States, nearly two months after the first was delivered.