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
congo East Africa army chiefs discuss regional force for east DRC Goma – East African army chiefs held discussions on Tuesday on establishing a regional military force to restore security... Read more 8 Jun, 2022
Countries Trial opens for DRC leader’s ‘Mr Security’ Kinshasa – A former key security adviser of Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi went on trial on Friday,... Read more 3 Jun, 2022
Countries Guinea security forces clash with ex-PM’s supporters Conakry – Police firing tear gas clashed with supporters of opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo on Monday in the first... Read more 1 Mar, 2022
Countries DRC leader warns army officers to remain ‘apolitical’ Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo president Felix Tshisekedi on Thursday lashed out at “cases of indiscipline” at all levels... Read more 18 Feb, 2022
Countries DRC govt alleges ‘actions against national security’ Kinshasa – Investigators in the Democratic Republic of Congo have uncovered “serious indications of actions against state security”, the government... Read more 9 Feb, 2022
Countries Five killed by roadside bomb in northern Kenya, police say Nairobi – Five people were killed on Monday when a minibus in northeast Kenya was destroyed by a roadside bomb... Read more 31 Jan, 2022
Countries Kenya boosts security after terror warnings Nairobi – Kenya said on Friday it has boosted security after France and Germany warned of the risk of possible... Read more 28 Jan, 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
Countries There’s no security threat around Cyril Ramaphosa, minister says after he was whisked away from ANCWL event Cape Town – Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security Zizi Kodwa has dismissed reports that there... Read more 7 Jan, 2022