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Changes to leadership of G5-Sahel joint force

Nigerien deputy chief of staff, General Oumarou Namata has been appointed commander of the G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force, succeeding Mauritanian General Hanena Ould Sidi. The decision to replace General Hanena was taken by the heads of state of the countries making up this group, in the wake of a terrorist attack against the Headquarters of […]

Algeria’s Air Force Dilemma

Algeria boasts the biggest military budget in Africa but its military doctrine and over dependence on Russian weapons combined with a lack of international experience cast a shadow over efficiency. The frequent airplane crashes and accidents in the Algerian air force fleet are but a tree that hides a forest of mismanagement and a lack […]

Libya’s sixth airline unveiled despite few international destinations

A new Libyan airline, Free Falcon Air, will start operations next year from Zintan and Labraq airport, as a purely commercial carrier. The new Libyan carrier to be headquartered in Beida already possesses a Boeing 737 and is negotiating the purchase of another one. It will run regular flight between the Labraqa and Zintan as […]