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Al Shabaab

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger
In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

After three Americans including a soldier were killed in an attack on the Manda Bay camp in Kenya in January, the US Air Force is to use private operators to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Horn of Africa and Niger.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 01.10.2020

East Africa
Somalia's Fly Africa wants Addis to pay for downed plane

Last May, Ethiopian troops stationed northwest of Mogadishu mistakenly shot down one of Fly Africa's planes. The airliner has now hired a law firm to seek compensation.

Subscribers only Business 16.09.2020

In Focus | Africa, Somalia, United States
Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

The company is about to take part in training - on behalf of the US Department of State, its main client - Ugandan troops deployed in Somalia to fight Al Shabaab insurgents. Its recent acquisition of SAIC's large portfolio will help it grow into Washington's diplomacy favourite operator across Africa.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 14.09.2020

Spotlight | Mozambique
Heroin now Total's chief security challenge in Cabo Delgado

The French major has decided to help Mozambique tackle rampant drug trafficking in gas-rich Cabo Delgado, where narcotics fund Islamist insurgents.

Subscribers only Energy 11.09.2020

Some of the 250 packets of heroin (342.5 kg) coming in from Mozambique seized in South Africa in the beginning of September 2020.

Mozambique
Total relies on high-level go-betweens to strengthen its relations with Frelimo

French major Total is increasingly feeling the need to establish closer communications with the governing Frelimo regime.

Subscribers only Energy 10.09.2020

Somalia, United States
Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

The United States are preparing to deliver nearly 100 light transport and combat vehicles to the Somalian army to help it fight the Al-Shabaab movement. It is also a way to counter the growing influence of Turkey - and its Qatari ally - in the East African country.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 10.09.2020

Somalia, United States
Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

Washington is stepping up its support for Somali special forces by hiring more and more private service providers in the field. The US wants to take down Al-Shabaab but also keep tabs on the Somali National Army, now largely under Turkish influence.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.09.2020

Somalia, Uganda, United States
How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

To better counter Al-Shabaab attacks, the United States is overseeing Uganda's military deployment in AMISOM, including by providing training and equipment.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 31.08.2020

Soldiers from the Uganda People's Defense Force deployed with AMISOM in Somalia.

Kenya, United States
Pentagon trains Kenya's special forces to fight Al-Shabaab

On 27 July, the US Department of Defense issued a solicitation for the supply of 100 or so M4A1-type assault rifles equipped with laser simulation to the Kenya Defence Forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 25.08.2020

Somalia
PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Pacific Architects & Engineers has become one of the US's main support service providers in the war against Al-Shabaab in a number of different fields.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.08.2020

Ethiopia
AMISOM troop training relocated to Ethiopia thanks to America's PAE

The African Union's peacekeeping mission will remain in the Somali region but on the Ethiopian side of the border, Abiy Ahmed Ali having succeeded in getting AMISOM's new rear base stationed in Jijiga.

Subscribers only Politics 31.07.2020

Djibouti
Japan's antipiracy force gets new commander

Japanese Colonel Manabu Ozawa has made his final official farewells before leaving Djibouti.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.07.2020

Somalia, United States
US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

The port of Kismayo has become a key US outpost in the fight against al-Shabaab. The US Navy will help with tactical coordination and train Somalia's special forces there.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.07.2020

Somalia, United States
Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

On 13 June, Crisis Response Co (CRC) once again extended its contract in Somalia with the US Army.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.06.2020

Djibouti
Caught between Djibouti and Mogadishu, Salaam African Bank changes hands

The Salaam Group's Djibouti bank often accused of being a little too close to the jihadist insurgents is now controlled by property developer Al-Rayan.

Free access Finance, Business 23.06.2020

Kenya
Kenya Air Force's Spartan transport plane resumes test flights

The third of three Spartan C-27J transport planes ordered by the KAF resumed test flights in Italy on 16 May, taking off from its base at Turin-Caselle airport.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 29.05.2020

Kenya
Caddell ups bill as works on US embassy near completion

The American construction firm Caddell is on the verge of completing the extension of the US embassy in Nairobi, designed to enhance the security of its personnel, but the price tag has been rising...

Subscribers only Business 28.05.2020

Ethiopia
Grob Aircraft to supply six additional trainer planes to Ethiopian Air Force

For a long time in the balance, it has finally been confirmed that Grob Aircraft will supply a second consignment of six G 120TP turboprops to the Ethiopian Air Force (EAF).

Subscribers only Defence, Business 22.05.2020

Djibouti, Horn of Africa, United States
US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

The American military is set to expand its Chabelley airfield to increase flights of the unmanned aircraft that lead its fight against al-Shabaab militants.

Free access Defence, Diplomacy 19.05.2020

Kenya
NIS recruits South Africa's Milkor to monitor online activism in run-up to presidential election

Kenya's National Intelligence Service, which is increasingly encroaching on the political sphere, will soon possess a social media surveillance system made to measure by Milkor.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 11.05.2020

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Al Shabaab

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In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

East Africa
Somalia's Fly Africa wants Addis to pay for downed plane

In Focus | Africa, Somalia, United States
Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Spotlight | Mozambique
Heroin now Total's chief security challenge in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique
Total relies on high-level go-betweens to strengthen its relations with Frelimo

Somalia, United States
Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

Somalia, United States
Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

Somalia, Uganda, United States
How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

Kenya, United States
Pentagon trains Kenya's special forces to fight Al-Shabaab

Somalia
PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Ethiopia
AMISOM troop training relocated to Ethiopia thanks to America's PAE

Djibouti
Japan's antipiracy force gets new commander

Somalia, United States
US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

Somalia, United States
Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

Djibouti
Caught between Djibouti and Mogadishu, Salaam African Bank changes hands

Kenya
Kenya Air Force's Spartan transport plane resumes test flights

Kenya
Caddell ups bill as works on US embassy near completion

Ethiopia
Grob Aircraft to supply six additional trainer planes to Ethiopian Air Force

Djibouti, Horn of Africa, United States
US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

Kenya
NIS recruits South Africa's Milkor to monitor online activism in run-up to presidential election

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Al Shabaab

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

East Africa Somalia's Fly Africa wants Addis to pay for downed plane

In Focus | Africa, Somalia, United States Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Spotlight | Mozambique Heroin now Total's chief security challenge in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique Total relies on high-level go-betweens to strengthen its relations with Frelimo

Somalia, United States Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

Somalia, United States Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

Somalia, Uganda, United States How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

Kenya, United States Pentagon trains Kenya's special forces to fight Al-Shabaab

Somalia PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Ethiopia AMISOM troop training relocated to Ethiopia thanks to America's PAE

Djibouti Japan's antipiracy force gets new commander

Somalia, United States US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

Somalia, United States Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

Djibouti Caught between Djibouti and Mogadishu, Salaam African Bank changes hands

Kenya Kenya Air Force's Spartan transport plane resumes test flights

Kenya Caddell ups bill as works on US embassy near completion

Ethiopia Grob Aircraft to supply six additional trainer planes to Ethiopian Air Force

Djibouti, Horn of Africa, United States US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

Kenya NIS recruits South Africa's Milkor to monitor online activism in run-up to presidential election

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger
In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

East Africa
Somalia's Fly Africa wants Addis to pay for downed plane

In Focus | Africa, Somalia, United States
Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Spotlight | Mozambique
Heroin now Total's chief security challenge in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique
Total relies on high-level go-betweens to strengthen its relations with Frelimo

Somalia, United States
Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

Somalia, United States
Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

Somalia, Uganda, United States
How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

Kenya, United States
Pentagon trains Kenya's special forces to fight Al-Shabaab

Somalia
PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Ethiopia
AMISOM troop training relocated to Ethiopia thanks to America's PAE

Djibouti
Japan's antipiracy force gets new commander

Somalia, United States
US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

Somalia, United States
Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

Djibouti
Caught between Djibouti and Mogadishu, Salaam African Bank changes hands

Kenya
Kenya Air Force's Spartan transport plane resumes test flights

Kenya
Caddell ups bill as works on US embassy near completion

Ethiopia
Grob Aircraft to supply six additional trainer planes to Ethiopian Air Force

Djibouti, Horn of Africa, United States
US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

Kenya
NIS recruits South Africa's Milkor to monitor online activism in run-up to presidential election