NEWS REPORT
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DR Congo: Bill introduced to tighten control over arms and ammunition
Two lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at modernizing the legal framework governing firearms and ammunition in the Democratic Republic…
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Africa: Japan backs Libya’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–2029
Japan has announced its support for Libya’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–2029. Tokyo…
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Uganda: Parliament approves deployment of troops to the international force in Gaza
Uganda’s Parliament authorized, on August 6, the participation of the national army in a future international stabilization force in Gaza,…
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Nigeria: Military Salaries to Increase by 30% to 80% from September 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure providing for increases of between 30% and 80% from September 1…
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Gabon: Maximum Age for Entry into Public Service Raised to 40
The Gabonese government has launched a reform of the general civil service statute, raising the maximum age for entry into…
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Angola : Cooperation with the United States in the Military Sector
Angola and the United States held the second meeting of their Defense Cooperation Committee in Luanda on August 5 and…
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Benin: Patrice Talon Elected President of the Senate for a Five-Year Term
President Alassane Ouattara has granted clemency to 4,661 common-law prisoners. Of these, 2,064 have received full pardons, while 2,597 have…
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Benin : Patrice Talon elected President of the Senate for a five-year term
Former Beninese President Patrice Talon was elected President of the Senate on August 6 for a five-year term. The sole…
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Mali: 300 fighters from the Azawad Salvation Movement enlisted in the army
In Mali, 300 fighters from the Azawad Salvation Movement (MSA) have officially joined the Malian Armed Forces after completing their…
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Nigeria: Government announces up to 80% pay raise for military personnel
The Nigerian government will increase military salaries by between 30% and 80%, depending on rank, starting in September. The pay…
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