France hands over last military base in Chad, marking end of its presence in Sahel

France’s decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down after the French army has handed over its third and last military base in Chad to the country’s government. The military ceremony held in the capital N’Djamena on Wednesday (29 January) marked the official end of French military presence in the country. According to sources from […]

Nigeria: Armed men abduct dozens of people during attack of train station in Edo State

A group of unidentified armed men attacked last Saturday a train station in Edo State, south of Nigeria, and kidnapped dozens of passengers, the Nigerian police announced. Chidi Nwabuzor, spokesperson for the police said in a statement that a number of passengers were also injured when gunmen, carrying Kalashnikov assault rifles, attacked the “Igueben” station, […]

Morocco reportedly in quest to strengthen naval capabilities with submarines

Morocco is reportedly in talks to acquire its first submarines, a move that would mark a historic shift in its naval doctrine and significantly enhance its maritime defense capabilities, Global Defense News said. The initiative comes amid rising regional competition and reflects Rabat’s ambition to modernize its military and assert greater control over its strategic […]