Tag: MILITARY
Ahafo needs military base to curb recurring political violence-Minister
Mr Evans Opoku-Bobie, the Ahafo Regional Minister has called for a military base to help stop the needless and uncontrolled recurring of political violence...
Military has no business with vigilantes-Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described as “totally false”, allegations that it intends to give its military uniforms to vigilante groups and equip...
Military, Police deployed across Volta to quell secessionists activities
Mr Pius Hadzide, Deputy Information Minister has said military and police deployment has been stepped up across the Volta and parts of Oti regions...
18 people killed in military plane crash in eastern Ukraine
Eighteen people were killed and two seriously injured in the crash of an An-26 military plane in Kharkiv region in Ukraine, the press service...
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2 pilots killed in military helicopter crash in North Afghanistan: government
Two Afghan Air Force pilots were killed after a military helicopter crashed in the country's northern restive Baghlan province on Thursday, Defense Ministry...
Nigerian troops kill 7 Boko Haram commanders in military operations
Nigerian military said on Thursday that some senior commanders of the extremist group Boko Haram were killed during recent military operations in the...
Nigerian military vows to rout bandits in Northwest region
The Nigerian military on Thursday vowed to continue fighting bandits who have wreaked havoc in the country's northwest region until the criminals are routed...
Turkey seeks detention of 66 military personnel over failed coup
Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday issued detention warrants for at least 66 military personnel over their alleged links to a network believed to be...
Morocco, France discuss military cooperation
Military leaders from Morocco on Thursday discussed with visiting French Chief of Defense Staff General Francois Lecointre about military cooperation.
The talks...
1 bandit killed, 4 nabbed in Nigerian military raid
One bandit was shot dead and four others were nabbed in a raid by the Nigerian military in the country's central region, a military...
5 Boko Haram militants killed in Nigerian military’s operation
The Nigerian military on Monday confirmed five militants were killed in the latest operation against the Boko Haram group in the country's northeast region.
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Turkey, Libya agree to maintain military cooperation – ministry
Turkey will continue to work with Libya in military training and consultancy, Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi...
1 killed, 3 wounded in explosion in northern Iraq
At least a woman was killed and three security members were wounded on Tuesday in a car bomb explosion in Iraq's northern city...
2 U.S. soldiers killed in California chopper crash
Two U.S. soldiers were killed and three others injured in a helicopter crash during a training exercise late Thursday in Southern California, U.S....
Car bomb explodes near Turkish military point in Northwestern Syria
A car bomb exploded on Friday evening near a Turkish military point in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.
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6 military personnel killed by Islamic State in east Syria – monitor
The Islamic State (IS) killed six members of the Syrian military intelligence in the country's eastern province of Deir al-Zour on Friday, a war...
Cameroon honours Chinese military official with medal
Cameroon on Thursday awarded the medal of Knight of the Order of Valour to Chinese Defense Attache to Cameroon, Senior Colonel Chai Xiaojiang for...
Chinese military medical experts help with Sierra Leone’s COVID-19 fight
The Chinese Military Medical Expert Group (CMMEG) in Sierra Leone has been playing an active role in the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Russia blames U.S. for military vehicle collision in Syria
Russia has blamed the United States for a recent collision between Russian and U.S. military vehicles in Syria.
On Wednesday, Chief of...
Four countries hold military exercise in response to Turkish activity
A four-country air and sea military exercise involving France, Italy, Greece and Cyprus kicked off on Wednesday as a direct response to Turkish activities...
South Sudan military warns it will retaliate against rebel group
South Sudan's military said on Monday it will retaliate against the attacks by the militia group, the National Salvation Front (NAS) led by renegade...
Nothing has been decided with ECOWAS mediation team, spokesman of Mali’s military junta
Spokesman of Mali's National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) Ismael Wague told the press on Monday that "nothing has been...
Pompeo says U.S. to keep Israel’s military edge
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that the U.S. will continue to ensure Israel's military edge in the Middle East under...
Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council accuses attempts to “kidnap” revolution
Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Monday accused unnamed trends of attempting to "kidnap" the popular revolution in Sudan and...
Strikes Hamas sites after rocket attack from Gaza – Israel
Two rockets fired from Gaza fell near the Israeli security fence late on Thursday before Israel launched airstrikes on Hamas sites in the Palestinian...
France says its military operation continues in Mali
The military operation by the French forces continues in Mali, Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly said on Thursday, two days after a...
Turkey, Greece unlikely to compromise on East Med – Analysts
By Burak Akinci
Turkey and Greece are unlikely to reach a compromise to appease tensions that have flared up between the NATO allies over...
Israeli military says shells Hamas posts in Gaza
Israel's military said on Thursday its tanks shelled Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip overnight after explosive balloons were sent from Gaza into Israeli territory.
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Namibia condemns military coup d’etat in Mali
Namibia condemns the coup d'etat undertaken by elements of the military in Mali on Tuesday, the country's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said...
Lady preacher remanded for preaching without nose mask
An itinerary Pastor known as Joyce Oyedele, who was spotted preaching without a nose musk at the Central Business District has appeared before an...