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Cameroon
Boko Haram attack puts armed forces on high alert

In the night of 21-22 October, jihadist militants managed to take control of the Cameroonian army's advanced post in Djibrilli, on the border with Nigeria. The attack has rekindled debate over cuts to military spending in the fight against Boko Haram.

Free access Defence 27.10.2022

Cameroon's army forces patrol on 16 Febuary 2015 near the village of Mabass, northern Cameroon.

Cameroon
Cameroon shifts military focus from Boko Haram to fighting separatists

Recent appointments within the Cameroonian army show the government has made the battle against English-speaking separatists its military priority. But this high-risk restructuring has depleted resources in the north, where Boko Haram jihadists are still a major threat.

Subscribers only Defence 19.10.2022

A Cameroon special forces soldier stands guard on the Elbeid bridge in Fotokol, on 17 February 2015.

Cameroon
Yaoundé waiting to secure finance agreement for Duma ASV350s

Spanish-Belgian defence contractor Duma Engineering has been in talks with authorities in Cameroon for nearly a year but has not yet managed to seal the sale of about one hundred armoured ASV350s.

Subscribers only Defence 14.10.2022

In Focus | Cameroon
Dobékréo, the battle-hardened general dispatched to softly crush secessionists

General Bouba Dobékréo was on the frontline of almost every conflict Cameroon has faced in recent decades, and has battled highway bandits, pirates, and radical Islamists. Now he has been dispatched to lead the fight against secessionist English-speaking rebels, and he plans to take a much less repressive approach than his predecessors.

Subscribers only Defence 12.09.2022

Two soldiers from the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR), an elite unit of the Cameroonian army.

Cameroon, Chad, Niger, United Kingdom
London to boost security cooperation in Lake Chad region

The UK is outlining a new military cooperation programme for Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria, dubbed the Lake Chad Support Framework. It aims to increase British influence on security projects largely dominated by the EU and the AU, and to try to stem growing Russian influence in the region.

Subscribers only Defence 09.09.2022

DRC
Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

The European Union has selected the French and Belgian cooperation agencies Expertise France and Enabel to continue the training of Congolese army executives through a new programme called Union for Peace and Security.

Subscribers only Defence 30.08.2022

Chad
LMO Fly Dynamics lands Force multinationale mixte aerial surveillance contract

Young French company LMO Fly Dynamics Development has won a European tender to help the Force multinationale mixte reinforce its aerial surveillance capacity over Chad.

Subscribers only Defence 25.08.2022

Cameroon
Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

For several decades now, Yaoundé has cooperated with a variety of foreign partners on defence. But when it comes to officer training, Russia has of late quietly drawn ahead of its rivals.

Subscribers only Defence 13.07.2022

European Union, Niger
EU prepares to unlock €25m for Niger's armed forces

EU High Representative Josep Borrell just signed off on €25m in aid for Niger's army. The money will probably come from the European Peace Facility (EFP).

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.06.2022

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

The former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, easily secured the candidacy of the ruling party All Progressives Congress with the support of key figures that will back him in his race for president in February 2023.

Subscribers only Politics 13.06.2022

Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary.

West Africa
Swiss NGO Coginta facilitates deployment of Delair drones against Boko Haram

The military contingents of Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon deployed within the Multinational Joint Task Force are to receive a dozen intelligence-gathering drones from the French firm Delair. The project is being overseen by Coginta, an NGO active in supporting security initiatives in West Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 02.06.2022

A DT-26 intelligence drone sold by Delair in 2019 to the Niger National Guard.

Nigeria
Air force closes in on surveillance deal with Hungarian Magnus Aircraft

The Hungarian light aircraft manufacturer Magnus Aircraft has been in close contact with the Nigerian authorities in recent weeks to discuss options to increase the Nigerian Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capacities.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 24.05.2022

Nigeria
Nigeria to purchase ten armed mini-drones from Turkey's Asisguard

Still engaged in discussions with Turkish manufacturer Baykar Makina, producer of TB2 MALE (medium altitude long endurance) combat drones, the Nigerian government has just finalised the order for a batch consisting of ten small armed tactical Songar UAVs from Nigerian group Asisguard.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 13.05.2022

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

The vastly wealthy businessman and former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, formed powerful business and matrimonial ties with Chad during his time in politics. He has continued to nurture these relations since Idriss Déby's death last year.

Subscribers only Business 09.05.2022

West Africa
How EU plans to allocate $600m military support package within the AU

On 21 April, the European Union adopted an assistance measure to provide the African Union with €600m in aid over three years. A €170m package has already been set aside for 2022. The package should be put towards the fight against Boko Haram and the AU mission in Somalia but leaves out the G5 Sahel.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.04.2022

France, Nigeria
French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Nigerian science minister Ogbonnaya Onu is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the French company Prométhée in May, which is likely to lead to the purchase of 20 nanosatellites destined to contribute to counterterrorism and border security activities.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.04.2022

Chad, Nigeria
Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

N'Djamena has made a second order for 20 Ara 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles from the Nigerian manufacturer Proforce Defence

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.04.2022

Nigeria
Alpha Jet fleet overhaul still struggling to get off the ground

The programme to overhaul Nigeria's fleet of Alpha Jet attack aircraft, which was made a priority by President Buhari, is faltering, and plans to acquire M-346 planes are on hold. This hampers the fight against Boko Haram.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 06.04.2022

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Removed several years back from the main opposition party, which he briefly led, the former Borno State governor is now locked out of the top seat of the president's party he later joined. The lost opportunity could mark the end of an eventful career.

Subscribers only Politics 22.03.2022

Nigeria
US defence giant PAE relaunches military cooperation between Washington and Abuja

The giant American defence services group, which was recently taken over by Amentum, is to reinforce the training of Nigerian Army units. Its contract is a first step towards the resumption of security cooperation between Nigeria and the US after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 07.03.2022

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Boko Haram

Cameroon
Boko Haram attack puts armed forces on high alert

Cameroon
Cameroon shifts military focus from Boko Haram to fighting separatists

Cameroon
Yaoundé waiting to secure finance agreement for Duma ASV350s

In Focus | Cameroon
Dobékréo, the battle-hardened general dispatched to softly crush secessionists

Cameroon, Chad, Niger, United Kingdom
London to boost security cooperation in Lake Chad region

DRC
Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

Chad
LMO Fly Dynamics lands Force multinationale mixte aerial surveillance contract

Cameroon
Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

European Union, Niger
EU prepares to unlock €25m for Niger's armed forces

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

West Africa
Swiss NGO Coginta facilitates deployment of Delair drones against Boko Haram

Nigeria
Air force closes in on surveillance deal with Hungarian Magnus Aircraft

Nigeria
Nigeria to purchase ten armed mini-drones from Turkey's Asisguard

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

West Africa
How EU plans to allocate $600m military support package within the AU

France, Nigeria
French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Chad, Nigeria
Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Nigeria
Alpha Jet fleet overhaul still struggling to get off the ground

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Nigeria
US defence giant PAE relaunches military cooperation between Washington and Abuja

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Cameroon Boko Haram attack puts armed forces on high alert

Cameroon Cameroon shifts military focus from Boko Haram to fighting separatists

Cameroon Yaoundé waiting to secure finance agreement for Duma ASV350s

In Focus | Cameroon Dobékréo, the battle-hardened general dispatched to softly crush secessionists

Cameroon, Chad, Niger, United Kingdom London to boost security cooperation in Lake Chad region

DRC Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

Chad LMO Fly Dynamics lands Force multinationale mixte aerial surveillance contract

Cameroon Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

European Union, Niger EU prepares to unlock €25m for Niger's armed forces

Nigeria The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

West Africa Swiss NGO Coginta facilitates deployment of Delair drones against Boko Haram

Nigeria Air force closes in on surveillance deal with Hungarian Magnus Aircraft

Nigeria Nigeria to purchase ten armed mini-drones from Turkey's Asisguard

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

West Africa How EU plans to allocate $600m military support package within the AU

France, Nigeria French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Chad, Nigeria Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Nigeria Alpha Jet fleet overhaul still struggling to get off the ground

Spotlight | Nigeria APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Nigeria US defence giant PAE relaunches military cooperation between Washington and Abuja

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Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon
Boko Haram attack puts armed forces on high alert

Cameroon
Cameroon shifts military focus from Boko Haram to fighting separatists

Cameroon
Yaoundé waiting to secure finance agreement for Duma ASV350s

In Focus | Cameroon
Dobékréo, the battle-hardened general dispatched to softly crush secessionists

Cameroon, Chad, Niger, United Kingdom
London to boost security cooperation in Lake Chad region

DRC
Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

Chad
LMO Fly Dynamics lands Force multinationale mixte aerial surveillance contract

Cameroon
Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

European Union, Niger
EU prepares to unlock €25m for Niger's armed forces

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

West Africa
Swiss NGO Coginta facilitates deployment of Delair drones against Boko Haram

Nigeria
Air force closes in on surveillance deal with Hungarian Magnus Aircraft

Nigeria
Nigeria to purchase ten armed mini-drones from Turkey's Asisguard

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

West Africa
How EU plans to allocate $600m military support package within the AU

France, Nigeria
French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Chad, Nigeria
Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Nigeria
Alpha Jet fleet overhaul still struggling to get off the ground

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Nigeria
US defence giant PAE relaunches military cooperation between Washington and Abuja