Africa
-
Feb- 2025 -13 February
Mali Rebels Claim to Down Army Helicopter With Drone
Mali's Front for the Liberation of Azawad rebel group told AFP its fighters used a drone to take out an army helicopter in the Kidal region, though the military did not confirm the claim.
Read More » -
11 February
Fighting Breaks Out in Eastern DR Congo After Two-Day Lull
Fighting erupted Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters attacking positions of the Congolese armed forces.
Read More » -
11 February
Morocco Orders Israeli Howitzers After ‘Problems’ With French Caesars
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces has contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems for the delivery of 36 Atmos 2000 self-propelled artillery systems.
Read More » -
10 February
Thousands Flee Sudan Village After Attack Blamed on RSF
Thousands of families have fled a village in Sudan's North Darfur state, after an attack blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Read More » -
9 February
Sudan’s Army Chief Plans Transitional Govt Amid Military Advances
Sudan's army chief said that a transitional government would be formed soon, as the military makes major gains against rival paramilitaries.
Read More » -
9 February
Mali Army Vows to Pursue ‘Terrorists’ Behind Deadly Convoy Attack
Mali's army vowed Saturday to track down the "terrorists" responsible for a deadly attack on a large convoy en route to a gold mine.
Read More » -
8 February
Rwandan and Congolese Leaders Meet Over Eastern DRC Conflict
Rwandan and Congolese presidents joined a summit in Tanzania where regional leaders called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the DRC.
Read More » -
8 February
Sudan Army Says Retakes Key District in Khartoum North
Sudan's military said it had regained control of a key district in greater Khartoum as it presses its advance against the paramilitary RSF.
Read More » -
7 February
US Approves $304 Million Long-Range Radar Sale to Egypt
The US State Department has approved a $304-million sale of AN/TPS-78 Long-Range Radar to Egypt.
Read More » -
7 February
US Approves Sale of Modernization Kits for Egypt’s Fast Missile Craft
The US State Department has approved an estimated $625-million sale of modernization kits and services for Egypt’s fast missile craft.
Read More »