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South Sudan
Eastern European service providers Air Taurus and UTair to boost UNMISS air fleet

Ukrainian and Russian operators will provide the UN mission stationed in South Sudan with transport helicopters.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 21.10.2020

Djibouti
American firm RMGS to mentor the Djiboutian Navy

RMGS is going to assist the Djiboutian Navy to reorganise itself. The US administration is looking to provide equipment and technical support for Djibouti's naval fleet, which controls a key maritime hub and the strait linking the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 20.10.2020

Niger
Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

Under political pressure, the US operator Berry Aviation will be increasing its logistical support to the US Army in Niger, a last resort solution in response to its rival Erickson's eviction earlier this year.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 20.10.2020

Kenya
Expertise France to help out Kenya's coast guards on maritime security

President Kenyatta launched the coast guard service in november 2018. © Ministry of Defense of Kenya

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 16.10.2020

Somalia
Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

On 1st October, Somali Aviation Services and Consultancy Firm (SAS-CF) was awarded its first contract from local UN office, UNSOS.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 15.10.2020

Ivory Coast
With Hamed Bakoyoko's introduction, Malian Danaya land contracts with forces of order

Sponsored by the current prime minister and defence minister, Malian businessman Adama Traoré's group has become the go-to supplier for the Ivorian police forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 14.10.2020

Spotlight | Kenya
OTT, TAG, IAG: Kenyan APC tender lures the big guns

The Kenya Defence Forces' tender for the supply of new MRAP armoured personnel carriers has caught the attention of several industry heavyweights.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 13.10.2020

Mali
Bancroft wins aeromedical evacuation contract with MINUSMA

US defence service provider Bancroft Global Development on 2 October won a United Nations call for tenders for the provision of an aeromedical evacuation team for MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 13.10.2020

Senegal
Turkish defence manufacturer Havelsan casts its net wide in Senegal

A delegation from the Turkish defence equipment manufacturer Havelsan travelled to Dakar last week for several days of meetings with the Senegalese army high command to discuss potential collaborations.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 09.10.2020

Italy, Kenya
Kenya Air Force receives its third and last Spartan transport plane

Leonardo has delivered the final Spartan transport plane ordered by the Kenya Air Force, after the aircraft spent several months stuck in Italy. The plane will boost Kenya's aviation capacity as the country continues to take on Al-Shabaab.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.10.2020

The C-27J Spartan cargo and personnel carrier.

Madagascar
Culmen International to strategically advise Madagascan navy

Comme l'avait anticipé Africa Intelligence (09/09/20), Culmen International a remporté le 28 septembre le marché de mise à disposition d'un conseiller stratégique pour la marine malgache.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.10.2020

Kenya
Army and police unhappy with Kenyatta's order to give Air Force control of their helicopters

President Uhuru Kenyatta has decreed that all state-owned planes helicopters be placed under the authority of the Kenya Air Force, ruffling many senior feathers.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 07.10.2020

Algeria
Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Algerian pilots are no longer able to travel to Oklahoma City to learn how to fly the three G550 business jets which are being converted for use as surveillance aircraft.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 07.10.2020

Central African Republic
Emirates' remote logistics group RA International is to advise CAR general staff

The Dubai-based contractor is to train the Central African Republic's armed forces under the supervision of the US Army.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 06.10.2020

Ivory Coast, Mali
US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

It will be the first time the PSC trains the Ivorian contingent of the UN peacekeeping mission.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 05.10.2020

Minusma peacekeepers in a mine clearance operation in the Mopti region.

Ethiopia
Financing still not in place for Airbus attack helicopter contract

The Ethiopian Air Force has validated European aircraft manufacturer Airbus's technical offer for the sale of 18 military helicopters and two cargo aircraft to Addis Ababa.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 02.10.2020

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger
In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

After three Americans including a soldier were killed in an attack on the Manda Bay camp in Kenya in January, the US Air Force is to use private operators to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Horn of Africa and Niger.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 01.10.2020

Algeria
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

During US Secretary of State Mark Esper's visit to Algiers on 1 October discussions will focus on the situation in Libya, where Washington wants to prevent Moscow from establishing military bases.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 30.09.2020

Senegal
Piriou patrol boats: Havelsan pitches counteroffer in Dakar

The Senegalese Navy will be receiving a delegation from Turkish defence equipment manufacturer Havelsan this week.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 30.09.2020

Spotlight | Mali
CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali has, after years of hesitancy, launched a tender for the provision of surveillance aircraft it sorely needs. A host of international providers with strong credentials will make for a tight race.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 29.09.2020

For the time being, Minusma has to make do with two Heron drones (above) and Hermes 900.

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South Sudan
Eastern European service providers Air Taurus and UTair to boost UNMISS air fleet

Djibouti
American firm RMGS to mentor the Djiboutian Navy

Niger
Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

Kenya
Expertise France to help out Kenya's coast guards on maritime security

Somalia
Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

Ivory Coast
With Hamed Bakoyoko's introduction, Malian Danaya land contracts with forces of order

Spotlight | Kenya
OTT, TAG, IAG: Kenyan APC tender lures the big guns

Mali
Bancroft wins aeromedical evacuation contract with MINUSMA

Senegal
Turkish defence manufacturer Havelsan casts its net wide in Senegal

Italy, Kenya
Kenya Air Force receives its third and last Spartan transport plane

Madagascar
Culmen International to strategically advise Madagascan navy

Kenya
Army and police unhappy with Kenyatta's order to give Air Force control of their helicopters

Algeria
Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Central African Republic
Emirates' remote logistics group RA International is to advise CAR general staff

Ivory Coast, Mali
US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

Ethiopia
Financing still not in place for Airbus attack helicopter contract

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger
In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

Algeria
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

Senegal
Piriou patrol boats: Havelsan pitches counteroffer in Dakar

Spotlight | Mali
CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

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Defence

South Sudan Eastern European service providers Air Taurus and UTair to boost UNMISS air fleet

Djibouti American firm RMGS to mentor the Djiboutian Navy

Niger Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

Kenya Expertise France to help out Kenya's coast guards on maritime security

Somalia Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

Ivory Coast With Hamed Bakoyoko's introduction, Malian Danaya land contracts with forces of order

Spotlight | Kenya OTT, TAG, IAG: Kenyan APC tender lures the big guns

Mali Bancroft wins aeromedical evacuation contract with MINUSMA

Senegal Turkish defence manufacturer Havelsan casts its net wide in Senegal

Italy, Kenya Kenya Air Force receives its third and last Spartan transport plane

Madagascar Culmen International to strategically advise Madagascan navy

Kenya Army and police unhappy with Kenyatta's order to give Air Force control of their helicopters

Algeria Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Central African Republic Emirates' remote logistics group RA International is to advise CAR general staff

Ivory Coast, Mali US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

Ethiopia Financing still not in place for Airbus attack helicopter contract

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

Algeria US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

Senegal Piriou patrol boats: Havelsan pitches counteroffer in Dakar

Spotlight | Mali CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

South Sudan
Eastern European service providers Air Taurus and UTair to boost UNMISS air fleet

Djibouti
American firm RMGS to mentor the Djiboutian Navy

Niger
Berry Aviation boosts support to US Army to Erickson's dismay

Kenya
Expertise France to help out Kenya's coast guards on maritime security

Somalia
Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

Ivory Coast
With Hamed Bakoyoko's introduction, Malian Danaya land contracts with forces of order

Spotlight | Kenya
OTT, TAG, IAG: Kenyan APC tender lures the big guns

Mali
Bancroft wins aeromedical evacuation contract with MINUSMA

Senegal
Turkish defence manufacturer Havelsan casts its net wide in Senegal

Italy, Kenya
Kenya Air Force receives its third and last Spartan transport plane

Madagascar
Culmen International to strategically advise Madagascan navy

Kenya
Army and police unhappy with Kenyatta's order to give Air Force control of their helicopters

Algeria
Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Central African Republic
Emirates' remote logistics group RA International is to advise CAR general staff

Ivory Coast, Mali
US security contractor Engility to train Ivorian MINUSMA troops

Ethiopia
Financing still not in place for Airbus attack helicopter contract

Djibouti, Kenya, Niger
In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

Algeria
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

Senegal
Piriou patrol boats: Havelsan pitches counteroffer in Dakar

Spotlight | Mali
CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on