Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Somali National Armed Forces (SNA) troops recapture strategic villages in Lower Shabelle

Sector One Commander Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga emphasised that joint operations will continue in Lower Shabelle until Al-Shabaab threats are effectively addressed

Ugandan troops serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) have recaptured strategic villages of Sabiid and Anole from Al Shabaab. This win came during a three-day joint operation code-named ‘Operation Silent Storm’, aimed at liberating areas under Al-Shabaab…

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Rolls-Royce Expands African Footprint with New Regional Headquarters and Training Facility for its Power Systems division

The new site consolidates core customer-facing functions into a central hub, including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training

New facility in Johannesburg will meet the growing demand for local service solutions Training up to 150 engineers per year Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has officially opened a new headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support its Power Systems division. The new facility is further evidence of the company’s…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Vocational Training Provided to Members of the Defense Forces

The event featured cultural and artistic performances by the Zara Cultural Troupe

A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 163 members of the Central Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, including 31 females, in Keren. The training covered music arrangement, drama and directing, vocal systems, dancing, basic camera operation, and training of trainers in football, volleyball, cycling, athletics, and basketball,…

Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Djiboutian troops mark Armed Forces Day

Djibouti Armed Forces Day is observed annually on June 6, honouring the military’s contributions to national and regional security since its founding in 1977

Djiboutian troops serving with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) joined their fellow citizens in celebrating the 48th anniversary of Djibouti Armed Forces Day. Djibouti Armed Forces Day is observed annually on June 6, honouring the military’s contributions to national and regional security since its founding…

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For All Women and Girls: Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga on Her Role in Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peacekeeping

UN Women in Tanzania works in close partnership with the Government and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda

Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga’s path to service began long before she joined the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, growing up in the barracks of northern Tanzania. “I grew up saluting before I could spell,” she says, reflecting on her childhood as the daughter of a woman in the military. “She was…

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Nigeria’s VivaJets Receives Air Operator Certificate, Advocates Free Aviation in Africa

Having an African AOC gives the firm commercial rights into the 34 countries which have ratified the Yamoussoukro decision, a precursor to the Single African Air Transport Market, (SAATM)

Frontline Nigerian business aviation firm, VivaJets, has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), amidst a rapid global expansion in the last two years and advocacy for the reduction of continental barriers to air travel.  According to CEO, Erika Achum, having an African AOC…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Mongolian peacekeepers overcome dire conditions to protect civilians in conflict-prone Abiemnhom

With security gradually improving in Abiemnhom, more than 130 families have been able to return to the area, although most found their homes and livelihoods in tatters following the attack

Miles of nothingness. Searing heat. Rationed food provisions, dependent on weekly deliveries from colleagues at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Bentiu. UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia are committed to enduring the most difficult of conditions to help safeguard the communities surrounding their temporary base in Abiemnhom, Northern…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) calls for independent investigation into disappearance of HoR member Ibrahim Al-Dersi and circulating torture video

The Mission also calls for a full and independent investigation of all alleged human rights violations in detention facilities and reiterates its call for the release of all individuals arbitrarily detained

UNSMIL is alarmed by the video circulating on social media purporting to show House of Representatives member, Ibrahim Al-Dersi detained, chained and with visible signs of torture. Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues during this difficult time as they are subjected to this disturbing video. UNSMIL has requested…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: All-female Indian Defence Forces crew pays courtesy visit to Minister Sylvestre Radegonde

Minister Radegonde expressed his deep appreciation for the visit of the female-led vessel and wished the crew a pleasant stay, as well as a safe return home

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde welcomed a delegation of 9 women from the Indian Defence Forces at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Tuesday 6th May 2025. The all-female crew left Mumbai on April 7th to sail to Seychelles onboard the IASV TRIVENI. The crew of…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Mahama swears in Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and others as members of the Armed Forces Council

The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, preceded a meeting of the Council to consider several issues, including promotions and retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the recently appointed military service commanders as members of the Armed Forces Council. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, preceded a meeting of the Council to consider several issues, including promotions and retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces. The newly sworn-in…