Africa • Page 62 of 292 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2024 -

3 September

Tunisian Air Force Accepts Texan II Flight Simulator From Textron Subsidiary

Textron’s TRU Simulation segment has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer to the Tunisian Air Force.

2 September

Bundeswehr soldiers leave an Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the German Air Force after Germany ended its mission in Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Ends Military Operations in Junta-Run Niger

The German army vacated an airbase in junta-run Niger and flew its final troops home, completing a withdrawal from the restive Sahel nation.

2 September

Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk: Commander

Ukraine's incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defenses back home, a paramilitary commander said.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Military personnel in a vehicle in Nigeria's largest city of Lagos, 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria, Niger Armies Discuss Security Cooperation

Nigeria's top military commander has met Niger's army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a Sahel jihadist war worsens.

26 August

Burkinabe soldiers fire their rifles during a marksmanship training

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens Killed in Attack in Burkina Faso: Sources

Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso, local and security sources said.

23 August

Some soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces after finishing their training in the field of Dabat, 70 kilometres north-east of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia

Staff Writer With AFP

Attack in Southern Ethiopia Kills 13

Thirteen people, including five civilians, were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the far south of Ethiopia, the local authority said.

23 August

Two women stand out behind a wall in Ngarannam village, located in Borno in north-eastern Nigeria, which was the stronghold of the terrorist organization Boko Haram

Staff Writer With AFP

Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill 13 Farmers in Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have killed 13 farmers in central Nigeria, United Nations and security sources said.

21 August

Democratic Republic of Congo soldiers stand in formation

Avery Warfield

Funding DRC’s Army Would Prevent a Regional War, Not Start One

With increased military assistance to DR Congo, the US would strengthen diplomatic relationships, contribute to regional stability, and reaffirm its commitment to global security.

20 August