U.S. withdraws military assistance to Cameroon, citing allegations of human rights violations
The United States government has halt it’s military assistance to Cameroon following the country’s continous human rights violation. The US
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Nigerian Air Force Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) confirmed
As part of an order for 12 Super Tucano Counter-Insurgence (COIN) aircraft, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will also receive
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Nigerian Army begins production of indigenous Infantry Patrol Vehicle (IPV)
The Nigerian Army has begun series production of its indIgenous Infantry Patrol Vehicle (IPV) at the Nigerian Army Vehicles Manufacturing Company
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French warplanes in Chad attacks Libyan rebels, prevents incursion
France considers its former colony as vital in the fight against Islamist militants in West Africa and based its 4,500-strong
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Malian Air Force Harbin Z-9 light attack helicopter crash
A Malian Air Force Chinese-made Harbin Z-9 utility helicopter crashed on January 19 after suffering a technical malfunction. at Kati.
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Côte d’Ivoire Air Force orders Airbus C295W tactical transport aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space announced on 21 January that the Côte d’Ivoire Air Force (Force Aérienne de la Côte d’Ivoire)
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MINUSMA deploys Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) to protect its base
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has now acquired RADA Electronic Industries Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR)
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Gabonese Military displays Nexter Aravis MRAP
On December 2015, five Nexter ARAVIS Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicles (MRAPs) were delivered to the Gabonese army by the French Defense Company Nexter Systems.
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Nigerian Air Force Mil Mi-35M attack helicopter crash
The Nigerian Air force through its official Twitter handle announced on 2nd January 2019 that its Russian-Made Mil Mi-35M attack
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US likely ‘complicit’ in Cameroonian Military’s human-rights violation
Americans Were Nearby as Cameroonian Troops Tortured People the United States could be liable for human-rights abuses… According to Warisboring
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Proforce unveils Ara 2 MRAP, begins production of 30 units for the Nigerian Army
Proforce Ara 2 MRAP begins production. Following the successful debut of the Ara (Thunder) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Proforce
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Nigeria Air Force 12 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft deal signed
Nigeria has signed for twelve Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)-Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack turboprops, with a contract awarded on 28
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Nigerian Air Force orders six Leonardo AW109 helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force has placed an order for six Leonardo AW109 helicopters, according to the Nigerian Chief of Air
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Three Salvadoran Air Force (FAS) MD 500E attack helicopters arrives Mali
“But El Salvador is prepared to stay in Mali for five years, depending on the UN mandate.” El Salvador’s Cololonel Palacios
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France set-up Counter-Terrorism Academy (AILCT) in Cote d’Ivoire for $22.4 million
The French Ministry of Defense is establishing a new advanced Counter-Terrorism Academy (AILCT) in Jacqueville, near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, this
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Nigerian Air Force set to receive JF-17 Thunder multi-role aircraft from Pakistan for $184.3m
Pakistan’s ECC ready to sell JF-17 to Nigeria for $184.3m The ministry told the ECC that the Nigerian authorities had
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Cameroon BIR (Rapid Intervention Battalion) acquires Panthera T6 Armoured Personnel Carriers
The Cameroonian military has taken delivery of an unspecified number of the Panthera T6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs). According to
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Nigerian Navy orders 15 RHIB patrol boats from Paramount Maritime
Paramount Maritime has received an order to supply fifteen Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) to the Nigerian Navy. The order
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Two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) F-7Ni fighter jets crash during independence day rehearsal
Two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) F-7Ni aircraft taking part in the aerial display rehearsals to mark Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary
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Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command
The Nigerian Army is exploring the possibility of developing a cyber warfare command to defend the country from cyber terrorism
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Nigerian Navy to receive AgustaWestland AW139 SAR helicopter from NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has renewed the security Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Nigerian Navy.
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Nigerian Navy commissions 16 new patrol boats
The Nigerian Navy commissioned six new Ocea fast patrol boats and ten new small boats during an official ceremony held
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Cameroonian Armed Forces has acquired the Tygra 4X4 – Light Armoured Personnel Carrier
The Cameroonian Armed Forces has just taken delivery of a number of Tygra 4X4 Light Armored Personnel Carrier. According to
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Nigerian state to combat ethnic violence with drones, call center
Osun State, a southwestern state in Nigeria has announced its plans to deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) also known as
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Benin Armed Forces receiving Russian arms
The Benin Armed Force (FAB) is currently receiving a number of weapons and ammunition from Russia. The arms and trade
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