The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) have officially unveiled the Tamgak Wangari, a military all-terrain vehicle designed and assembled entirely in Niger. The vehicle, developed by local company Guedesign Automotive, was presented during a ceremony at Military Base 101 in Niamey, attended by the Chief of Staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces. According to the developers,…
Authorities in Burkina Faso have reportedly arrested several military officers, including two high-ranking unit commanders, in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Sources indicate that Commander Frédéric Ouédraogo and Captain Elysée Tassembedo are among those detained in recent days. According to AESInfo, the arrests come amid growing reports of a possible coup…
Tensions between Algeria and Mali have erupted into a full-blown diplomatic crisis following the shooting of a Malian military drone near the Algerian border. Algeria officially claims the incident was the result of a breakdown in the chain of command, but emerging reports suggest a far more explosive narrative: a high-level cover-up to protect one…
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims by the Taraba State Police Command that the recently rescued Israeli national was abducted while under military escort. In a statement released on Saturday, the Army described the police’s assertion as “false and misleading”. The clarification came in the wake of the successful rescue of Mr. Itamar, an Israeli…
A bomb explosion on Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was triggered by a scavenger, Saturday PUNCH has gathered. The explosion claimed the life of the scavenger and left three others injured. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the scavenger was attempting to dismantle military-grade grenades with the intention…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipment, prioritizing the welfare of personnel and training for operational effectiveness. This statement was made during the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces…
Photo Credit: Asake/Instagram Asake is fully embracing his military era. Arriving at the Off-White Fall/Winter 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week, he made a bold entrance in a dark olive green Off-White outfit that leaned heavily into military aesthetics. The structured, utilitarian design featured sharp lines, functional details like epaulets and pockets, and embellishments that…
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for his leadership in tackling insecurity across the country. The organisation particularly noted that recent military operations across the country have led to a decline in the activities…
France is set to transfer control of its only military base in Cote d’Ivoire to the Ivorian government on February 20, according to French media reports citing sources close to the negotiations. The official handover at the Camp of the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion in Port-Bouet, Abidjan, is expected to be attended by Ivorian Defense…
Combined ground and air troops under Operation Fansan Yanma have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State. Recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled his key hideouts in Fakai, a stronghold in Shinkafi Local Government Area, where Turji and his associates have long operated, competent security expert Zagazola Makama…
