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Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

A long-standing friend of Bola Tinubu, the low-profile Nigerian businessman is using his sway to place his close associates in top government posts, from the oil sector to security.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 21.05.2026

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry

Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, in Tan-Tan, Morocco, in May 2024.© Fadel Senna/AFP

Subscribers only Defence 20.05.2026

Algeria
Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Appointed as head of counter-espionage a year ago, the highly experienced General Abdelkader Aït Ouarabi, known as "Hassan", has left his post.

Subscribers only Defence 19.05.2026

Cameroon
From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

A recent meeting between Paul Biya and the deputy commander of Africom provided the opportunity to foster greater security cooperation. Cameroon's reservations about Starlink were also discussed, as were strategic minerals, an area where Washington wants to stay in the race.

Subscribers only Defence, Mining 19.05.2026

Central African Republic
Touadéra due in Moscow amid tensions over Wagner and Africa Corps

On a visit to the Russian capital, the Central African president is set, once again, to discuss what has become a bone of contention with the Kremlin. The heat is on to replace Wagner, which remains present in the country.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.05.2026

Senegal
Air Force hit by Diomaye Faye's budget cuts

While they can theoretically count on a budget of €35m for 2026, the Senegalese armed forces are still missing out on a significant portion of their funding, which has yet to be released by the government.

Subscribers only Defence 15.05.2026

Mali
Ousmane Djiré, active liaison for Turkish defence contractors in Bamako

Whilst the capital has been under siege since late April and Assimi Goïta's junta has been weakened by the advance of jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels, the Turkish military industry is sparing no effort in the country.

Subscribers only Defence 12.05.2026

Morocco
Austria's Airborne Technologies pushes for surveillance aircraft project

While Canadian giant Bombardier is poised as the frontrunner to supply the air force with its next surveillance platform, competition is fierce among defence electronics specialists who will equip the planes.

Subscribers only Defence 08.05.2026

Morocco
ShieldAfrica defence expo seeks to relocate to the kingdom

Eurosatory's organisers have not given up on reviving the African edition of the defence trade fair, which has been on standby since 2021. Regularly held in Ivory Coast, the event could come back larger in scale and near Casablanca.

Subscribers only Defence 07.05.2026

Ethiopia, Sudan
Tigrayan ex-peacekeepers trapped in Gedaref as pressure mounts

As tensions between Port Sudan and Addis Ababa intensify following a drone attack on Khartoum, former Ethiopian soldiers who have taken refuge in Sudan are facing growing pressure to enlist in the regular army.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 07.05.2026

Um Gargour refugee camp in Gedaref, Sudan, in May 2021.

Senegal
Brussels introduces support measures for the navy

The European Union is preparing to disburse a new funding package designed to support the Senegalese government in securing its coastline. It is to be financed by the European Peace Facility.

Subscribers only Defence 05.05.2026

Spotlight | South Sudan, Sudan
Hemeti holds hushed talks with southern neighbour

The RSF commander is a regular visitor to Juba, where security issues, as well as the sharing of oil and the revenue it generates, are at the heart of frequent low-key meetings. The Sudanese conflict continues to spill over into South Sudan's territory.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy, Politics 01.05.2026

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemeti”, head of the Rapid Support Forces, and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Juba in December 2019.

Nigeria
French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Following months of negotiations in Abuja, the supplier has signed a contract for the sale of FZ90-FZ71 70mm unguided rockets, manufactured by French group Thales.

Subscribers only Defence 01.05.2026

Mauritania
Head of French Africa Command heads to Nouakchott

General Pascal Ianni, leader of France's Africa Command, is currently in the Mauritanian capital, where he is due to take part in a seminar organised by NATO.

Subscribers only Defence 29.04.2026

Nigeria
Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Budget constraints threaten the acquisition of 24 Italian M-346 attack aircraft as military weighs scaling back order unless new finance minister releases funds.

Subscribers only Defence 28.04.2026

Mali
From Bamako to Kidal, Mali hurtles towards post-Goïta era

The offensive launched by Iyad Ag Ghali's jihadist movement and its ally, the Azawad Liberation Front, is shaking the junta to its core and reigniting hope among opposition political movements. These groups will have to contend with the political-military groups in the north that sparked this upheaval.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 27.04.2026

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition in Kidal, on 26 April 2026.

Madagascar
Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

Paris is moving to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the civilian port of Diego-Suarez, in Madagascar's far north, with the project expected to clear a decisive hurdle this autumn as French financing is unlocked.

Free access Defence, Diplomacy 27.04.2026

Diego-Suarez Port, Madagascar, in June 2017.

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigerian and Beninese armed forces, backed by French units, are conducting coordinated operations along the border between the two countries. They are targeting the leaders of the Ansaru jihadist group, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron with his Nigerian Counterpart Bola Tinubu, in Paris, France, in November 2024.

West Africa
EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

Brussels is currently equipping West African coastguards with light vessels as part of the SWAIMS assistance programme, which has suffered significant delays in recent years.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

Morocco
Behind the scenes of military leaders' visit to Washington

A meeting between senior Moroccan military officials and the US Defense Secretary focused on the deployment of military forces in Gaza and the response that Washington wishes to organise alongside its Gulf allies.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

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Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry

Algeria
Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Cameroon
From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

Central African Republic
Touadéra due in Moscow amid tensions over Wagner and Africa Corps

Senegal
Air Force hit by Diomaye Faye's budget cuts

Mali
Ousmane Djiré, active liaison for Turkish defence contractors in Bamako

Morocco
Austria's Airborne Technologies pushes for surveillance aircraft project

Morocco
ShieldAfrica defence expo seeks to relocate to the kingdom

Ethiopia, Sudan
Tigrayan ex-peacekeepers trapped in Gedaref as pressure mounts

Senegal
Brussels introduces support measures for the navy

Spotlight | South Sudan, Sudan
Hemeti holds hushed talks with southern neighbour

Nigeria
French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Mauritania
Head of French Africa Command heads to Nouakchott

Nigeria
Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Mali
From Bamako to Kidal, Mali hurtles towards post-Goïta era

Madagascar
Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

West Africa
EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

Morocco
Behind the scenes of military leaders' visit to Washington

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Nigeria Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Morocco Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry

Algeria Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Cameroon From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

Central African Republic Touadéra due in Moscow amid tensions over Wagner and Africa Corps

Senegal Air Force hit by Diomaye Faye's budget cuts

Mali Ousmane Djiré, active liaison for Turkish defence contractors in Bamako

Morocco Austria's Airborne Technologies pushes for surveillance aircraft project

Morocco ShieldAfrica defence expo seeks to relocate to the kingdom

Ethiopia, Sudan Tigrayan ex-peacekeepers trapped in Gedaref as pressure mounts

Senegal Brussels introduces support measures for the navy

Spotlight | South Sudan, Sudan Hemeti holds hushed talks with southern neighbour

Nigeria French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Mauritania Head of French Africa Command heads to Nouakchott

Nigeria Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Mali From Bamako to Kidal, Mali hurtles towards post-Goïta era

Madagascar Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

West Africa EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

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Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry

Algeria
Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Cameroon
From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

Central African Republic
Touadéra due in Moscow amid tensions over Wagner and Africa Corps

Senegal
Air Force hit by Diomaye Faye's budget cuts

Mali
Ousmane Djiré, active liaison for Turkish defence contractors in Bamako

Morocco
Austria's Airborne Technologies pushes for surveillance aircraft project

Morocco
ShieldAfrica defence expo seeks to relocate to the kingdom

Ethiopia, Sudan
Tigrayan ex-peacekeepers trapped in Gedaref as pressure mounts

Senegal
Brussels introduces support measures for the navy

Spotlight | South Sudan, Sudan
Hemeti holds hushed talks with southern neighbour

Nigeria
French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Mauritania
Head of French Africa Command heads to Nouakchott

Nigeria
Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Mali
From Bamako to Kidal, Mali hurtles towards post-Goïta era

Madagascar
Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

West Africa
EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

Morocco
Behind the scenes of military leaders' visit to Washington