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The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa assents to General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill

The amendment Act disestablishes the current State Security Agency as a national government department and replaces it with two separate departments

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which is the basis for significant reforms of South Africa’s intelligence services that will be accompanied by improved oversight and accountability. The amendment Act amends the National Strategic Intelligence Act of 1994, the Intelligence Services Act of…

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

Newly deployed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officers train on Civil-Military relations to strengthen community relations

The participants covered various topics, including the African Union processes required to initiate Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), stabilisation and planning, CIMIC reporting

Sixteen newly deployed military officers, serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed an intense five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) to strengthen community relations in their areas of operation. The training, jointly organised by the AUSSOM Force Headquarters CIMIC…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Liberian Defense Minister

The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations and bilateral security cooperation

On March 25, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Bri. Gen. Geraldine Janet George(Rtd.), Minister of National Defense of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations and bilateral security cooperation. Ambassador Yin briefed Hon. George about just-concluded the China’s Two Session, and expressed his willingness to work with…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: Vice President (VP) Opoku-Agyemang chairs Armed Forces Council

The Council is tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is chair of the newly appointed Armed Forces Council. Established under Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, the Council is tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined. In his address to the Council members,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Parliament approves Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) deployment in South Sudan

He added that President Museveni’s decision was also based on Uganda’s commitment to patriotism, nationalism and Pan-Africanism

Lawmakers have supported the deployment of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth presented a motion for a resolution of Parliament to support the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan. This was during the sitting of the House chaired…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) successfully concluded its 43rd Ordinary Meeting in Abuja

The deliberations of this 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Staff Committee focused on key security issues in the West African sub-region

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS), held from 11 to 13 March 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, has ended with the result that regional security and cooperation within the Community have been better promoted and a common front has been established to meet security…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

DIG Shatrujeet Singh calls on Minister Radegonde during his tour of the Indian Ocean Region

Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in the field of Maritime Security

On Thursday 13 March 2025, DIG Shatrujeet Singh, Commanding Officer of the Indian Coast Guard Ship, Saksham paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, as part of his tour to countries in the Indian Ocean. Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in…

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
Source: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) |

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) trains personnel on women, peace and security

The training covered critical areas, including the Women, Peace and Security agenda and its pillars, the AUSSOM mandate and integrating gender into AUSSOM operations

Sixty (60) military and police personnel serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) recently completed a five-day training aimed at enhancing their knowledge on women’s critical role in peacekeeping. The training, organised by the AUSSOM Protection, Human Rights and Gender (PHRG) Division for Gender Focal…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Attends 41st Armed Forces Cultural Symposium Marking Martyr's and Veterans’ Day

The symposium was attended by senior state officials, armed forces commanders and police, as well as the families of the martyrs from the armed forces and police

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the 41st Cultural Symposium. The symposium, organized by the armed forces, marked celebrations of Martyrs' and Veterans' Day. It was held under the title "Noble People”, at Al-Manara International Conference Center, in…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Attack on United Nations (UN) Force and South Sudan Troops

The Ministry expressed its solidarity with the countries participating in UNMISS forces, and extended its condolences to the UN and the Government of the Republic of South Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and on South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Upper Nile State, which resulted in the death of a member of the international force and…

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