Cape Town — Roger Lumbala, 65, a former DR Congo militia leader, will stand trial in France on charges of crimes against humanity. On Monday, November 6, 2023 an investigating judge reportedly ordered Lumbala’s trial. He has been detained in France since his arrest at the end of 2020, RFI and AFP reports. Lumbala is […]
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Parliament, Friday, 10 November 2023 – The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called for the appointment of the Chief Defence Reserves to drive the strategic implementation of the decisions taken at the Reserve Force Indaba II. The committee remains of the view that the Reserve Force plays a critical role in the further development […]
DHQ says the troops also apprehended 25 perpetrators of oil theft, rescued 91 kidnapped hostages and recovered 129 assorted weapons and 717 assorted ammunition within one week. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the armed forces have eliminated 113 terrorists and apprehended 300 others in different operations in various theatres across the country […]
Harare — Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to hospitals and water systems, Reuters reports. Goma is home to nearly two million people and serves as the seat […]
Harare — Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors, the East African reports. The conclusion of the latest round of negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which was facilitated by the U.S., Saudi Arabia, […]
At least 24 civilians were killed in Mamfe, in the English-speaking southwest region of the country. According to municipal and prefectural authorities, children, women and men are among the victims. The attack started a little before 4:00 a.m. local time, in the Egbekaw neighborhood, a high-risk neighborhood as armed groups circulate in the area. The […]
The Ugandan army, UPDF’s Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has contributed shs5 million towards the upcoming Busoga royal wedding set for November, 18, 2023 in Bugembe. The contribution was delivered by the chairman of the sacco’s board of directors,Lt Col Allan Kitanda who handed over the cheque to the Katuukiro of Busoga Kingdom, Dr. […]
More than 20 people were killed Sunday after shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, a committee of pro-democracy lawyers said in a statement. Pro-democracy lawyers said the shells hit the market in Omdurman during an intense exchange of fire between the two sides. “More than 20 civilians have been […]
The justice minister said gunmen stormed the capital’s main prison and freed Camara. Heavy gunshots were reported in Conakry, with the Justice Ministry saying the borders were shuttered. Gunmen stormed the main prison in the Conakry capital of Guinea on Saturday, freeing 2008 coup leader Moussa “Dadis” Camara, the justice minister said. The center of […]
Uganda said Thursday it has captured the head of a militia squad blamed for the murder of two honeymooning foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month, The East African reports. He was the only survivor of a night-time military operation on Tuesday against a unit of the feared Allied Democratic […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto will host King Charles III at the Mtongwe Naval Base, where a program showcasing Kenya’s first Marine Commando Unit, trained by the British Royal Marines, is set to take place. As Captain General of the Royal Marines, the King, along with The Queen, will receive a ceremonial welcome at the […]
Gauteng Churches Consider Cashless Payments to Reduce Crime In response to a series of armed robberies at places of worship in Gauteng, authorities and faith-based organizations have discussed measures to enhance safety, reports SABC News. One proposed solution is to transition from cash transactions to card payments and electronic fund transfers within churches. This […]
Nairobi — King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived at State House, Nairobi where they were welcomed by President William Ruto. Their Majesties received a formal ceremonial welcome complete with a 21-gun salute by the military, ahead of bilateral talks with the President. On arrival at State House, Their Majesties received a […]
Kismayo, Somalia — A fierce battle took place on Monday morning in the Buulo Haji settlement under the port city of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region. The combat came after the Jubbaland’s Darwish forces launched a direct attack on a place in Bulo Haji area where members of Al-Shabaab were meeting. A […]
Kebbi in north-west Nigeria is one of the states affected by terrorism, locally called banditry. Nigerian security operatives have killed a notorious bandit who terrorises communities in north-west Nigeria, an official has said. Ahmed Idris, spokesperson to Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris, disclosed this in an early Tuesday statement, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. He […]
Jerusalem — Laws of War Protect Those Who Can’t, Don’t Flee Israel began major ground operations in the Gaza Strip on October 28, 2023. During the last major Israeli ground operation into Gaza in July and August 2014, Israeli forces committed numerous violations of the laws of war – including fatally firing on civilians – […]
Police in Katsina State rescued four kidnap victims in Dandume Local Government Area on Saturday in collaboration with the military. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, stated in Katsina on Saturday that the rescue was achieved during a routine patrol around Dankolo village. “In a bid to ensure the safety of lives and […]
Harare — The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a bill on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that would have forced President Joe Biden to withdraw American troops from Niger, a West African country where the military seized power in July. Earlier in October, the U.S. formally recognized the military coup in Niger, leading to the official suspension of aid. […]