Arms and Military Affairs

[VOA] Mogadishu -- At least nine people were killed and nine wounded Saturday in a suicide car bombing targeting a government convoy near two major hospitals in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust] Suspected armed bandits have killed at least 40 people in attacks on five communities in Faru district of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. (AllAfrica)

[The Herald] President Mnangagwa yesterday described the late Lt Gen Chimonyo, who was declared a national hero, as a loyal and dedicated servant of Zimbabwe. (AllAfrica)

[VOA] Juba -- When South Sudan gained independence ten years ago, the new nation's constitution required the government to support those deeply impacted by the secession conflict. But some of those disabled war veterans and the widows and orphans of those killed say Juba has fallen short on that promise. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust] Many citizens and security experts have expressed concern over the killing of security operatives by criminals and called for action to stem the tide. (AllAfrica)

[The Herald] Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) pilots have been commended for averting a major accident after an emergency landing with their Mi-35 helicopter gunship in Chitungwiza, which had developed a technical fault. (AllAfrica)

[The Herald] Fungi Kwaramba -- The death of Lieutenant General Edzai Absalom Chanyuka Chimonyo who succumbed to cancer yesterday morning was a devastating blow to the country as he inspired the nation with his dedication to duty, President Mnangagwa has said. (AllAfrica)

[New Zimbabwe] Gukurahundi victims are concerned that perpetrators of the early 1980s human rights atrocities are dying without facing justice for the heinous crimes they committed during Zimbabwe's darkest hour. (AllAfrica)

[East African] A Zimbabwean top military official, Lieutenant-General Edzai Absalom Chakanyuka Chimonyo has died. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times] The Kebbi State Governor visited five other soldiers injured in the attack, which occurred on Tuesday. (AllAfrica)

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Thursday destroyed 24 901 firearms, which include firearms voluntarily handed over during the previous two firearm amnesty periods, as well as those that were either confiscated or surrendered to the State. (AllAfrica)

[The Herald] The nation has yet again been plunged into mourning following the death of Commander Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Lieutenant-General Edzai Absalom Chanyuka Chimonyo who succumbed to lung cancer early yesterday. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB-N, Commissioner, Engineer Akin Olateru yesterday (Thursday), disclosed that the investigation report of the military aircraft which crashed recently in Kaduna would be ready next week. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] Abuja -- Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hardin Kai on Thursday 8 July 2021 nabbed a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP informant, carrying out espionage activities on troops in the general area of Katarko village of Yobe State. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust] Kaduna -- The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has said that old tools and military might alone cannot defeat asymmetric warfare like banditry, kidnapping and the Boko Haram insurgency. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] Abuja -- The remains of the slain Army Commander, Colonel Husseini Samaila Sankara, were yesterday laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Cemetery amidst tears and emotion by relatives, colleagues and friends. (AllAfrica)

[Leadership] The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) said a preliminary report on the crash of a military aircraft, which killed late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others, will be ready in a week's time. (AllAfrica)

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of National Defence Brahim Bertégi received on Thursday in Tunis Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces in Spain, Admiral General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón. (AllAfrica)

[Algerie Presse Service] Cherchell (Tipaza) -- President of the Republic, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, minister of National Defense Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired Thursday, at the military Academy of Cherchell, the graduation ceremony of three classes of officers who received high-level training in this center of excellence. (AllAfrica)

[Nation] Defence Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma has dismissed allegations that the recent Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment drive was marred by high-level bribery, saying that some of the claims are excuses for those who lost out. (AllAfrica)

[New Zimbabwe] THE commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Lieutenant-General Edzai Chimonyo, has died. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] Warri -- SOLDIERS of the military Joint Task Force, JTF, have locked down Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, in the last five days, following an attack and killing of soldiers by suspected hoodlums at a military base in Obodo community, Warri South, a neighbouring local government area of the state. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] Weeks after military siege following a confrontation between soldiers and 'unknown gunmen', the Nigeria Army, Monday, embarked on free medical outreach in Ohafia , Abia State. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] *Magashi defends Buhari's threats against illegal arm bearers (AllAfrica)

[This Day] The Ijaw people of Egbema Kingdom of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have cried out over imminent starvation of their people due to an alleged blockade by military troops occupying the area has prevented food from being taken into the coastal communities. (AllAfrica)

[ISS] Like in the Middle East, drones are a new threat posed by armed groups and violent extremists in Africa. (AllAfrica)

[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Russia today held the 11thEthio-Russia Military Technical Cooperation forum in Ethiopia's capital Addis Abeba. The discussion aimed at strengthening the military cooperation of the two countries will start by evaluating and approving the agendas of the 10th military technic program. The meeting focuses on boosting Ethiopia and Russia's military technology, skills and knowledge. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times] The minister said the new Chief of Army Staff has been given the mandate to end banditry, kidnapping and insurgency in the country. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that An Admiral's Compass: Reflections on Leadership, Military Strategy and Maritime Security' authored by Rear Admiral Francis Akpan, retired, was targeted at impacting generations of naval officers, military officers and heads of maritime agencies (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Mohammadu Buhari on Wednesday decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya with a new rank of Lt General. (AllAfrica)

[ICG] The Chadian army, while essential to counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel, is also a source of potential instability for the country. Chadian authorities, supported by their international partners, should build a more representative and professional army, and establish safeguards to discourage violence in the event of a succession crisis. (AllAfrica)