Africa
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Jan- 2023 -27 January
Toll From Bombing in Central Nigeria Rises to 40: Govt
The death toll from a bomb blast that struck a group of herders in central Nigeria has risen to 40 from 27, the local government said.
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27 January
US Raid in Somalia Kills Senior Islamic State Figure: US Official
A US military raid in Somalia killed a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani, US officials said.
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26 January
Ethiopia Acquires Dozens of Chinese Wheeled Howitzers
Ethiopia has acquired dozens of Chinese-built 155 mm SH15 wheeled, self-propelled howitzers, images of a joint military exercise revealed.
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26 January
Bomb Kills 27 Herders in Central Nigeria: Police
A group of 27 herders were killed and several others injured in what police called a bomb explosion in central Nigeria.
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26 January
17 Wounded in DR Congo Blast: Official
At least 17 people were wounded when a bomb exploded in a market in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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25 January
Rwanda Says DR Congo Warplane Violated Airspace
The Rwandan government said a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo violated its airspace.
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25 January
Niger Army Says Killed 11 ‘Terrorists’
Niger army said it had killed 11 "terrorists" in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
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24 January
Dedrone, G4S Bring Counter-Drone Solutions to Europe, MENA
Dedrone has partnered with Allied Universal segment G4S to offer counter-drone solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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24 January
Burkina Faso Confirms Asking France to Withdraw Troops
The Burkina Faso government clarified that it has asked France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month.
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23 January
South Africa Hails Friendship With Russia Amid Ukraine War
South Africa says it was "friends" with Russia, as it hosted Russia's top diplomat for a visit that has sparked criticism against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
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