News Ukraine war must not blind West to African needs, says French minister Abidjan – The war in Ukraine “concerns the West as a whole” but at the same time must not... Read more 17 Jul, 2022
Countries Mali takes delivery of two more Russian combat helicopters Bamako – Mali’s ruling junta on Monday announced the delivery of two more combat helicopters and surveillance radars from Russia... Read more 18 Apr, 2022
Countries Nigeria wins US green light for $1bn attack helicopters Lagos – The US State Department has approved the sale of 12 Viper attack helicopters worth almost one billion... Read more 16 Apr, 2022
Technology UAE drone conference warns of rising threat Abu Dhabi – The UAE and its allies warned Sunday of the rising threat of drone attacks, as Middle... Read more 21 Feb, 2022
Companies Armscor – a gateway to defence solutions The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of... Read more 24 Jan, 2022
World German defence minister says Russia cannot ‘dictate’ to Nato Rukla – German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht on Sunday said Russia cannot “dictate” to Nato on regional security, as... Read more 19 Dec, 2021
Countries French soldiers lower flag after years in Mali’s Timbuktu Timbuktu – French troops were preparing to leave the Malian city of Timbuktu on Tuesday, in a symbolic departure... Read more 14 Dec, 2021
Countries French forces pack up in Mali for Sahel pullout Gao – After nine years deployed in Mali, France is organising a drawdown, with troops preparing to leave the... Read more 13 Dec, 2021
World US vows to boost military presence if Russia attacks Ukraine Washington – The United States will impose “severe economic harm” on Russia and boost its military presence in Eastern... Read more 7 Dec, 2021
World Putin to land in India with eye on military, energy ties New Delhi – Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Monday for just his second overseas trip... Read more 6 Dec, 2021