Defence

Tanzania
How authorities ensured the security of key infrastructure amid the crisis

The protests and violence punctuating Samia Suluhu Hassan's election have damaged infrastructure and businesses which had become the symbols of power and its excesses. The army was at times called in to protect these assets.

Chad
Former head of intelligence kept in detention

Abderahman Moussa's request for provisional release was rejected by the Belgian courts on 6 November.

Egypt, Sudan
Sissi's delicate balancing act since the fall of El Fasher

Confronted with the threat of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's forces, Cairo is seeking to provide more support to the regular army, which has now been mobilised to defend the city of El Obeid. But for the Egyptian military, direct involvement in the conflict is a red line.

Libya
Expertise Consultancy latest security firm to be targeted by government

The authorities continue to crack down on private security companies, which are also having to contend with a lack of coordination between the agencies responsible for regulating the sector.

Uganda
Massive army purge under wraps in lead-up to presidential election

With two months until the crucial election, the prisons are filling up with military personnel awaiting trial, dismissed for various reasons. The court martial responsible for judging them is still not operational.

Sudan
Port Sudan seeks Russian combat aircraft to lead strikes against RSF

A few weeks before the military defeat in El Fasher, the SAF high command had launched consultations to acquire Sukhoi fighter jets. Since the fall of the Darfurian city, the objective has been to halt the advance of the Rapid Support Forces using long-range aircraft.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Rwanda

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastLassina Diarra, leading light among West African security experts

NigeriaNdah Adaba, key oil adviser for the Minister of State for Petroleum

RwandaCrystal Rugege, spearheading artificial intelligence

Nigeria
Air Force asks Beijing to improve its surveillance capabilities

The Defence Space Administration has just welcomed a delegation from the Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco.

Sudan
General Burhan reviews military alliances in light of El Fasher defeat

Discussions between Port Sudan and its main allies have intensified since the fall of the North Darfur capital. While awaiting a potential ceasefire, the Sudanese regular army hopes to catch up technologically with the RSF paramilitary.

South Africa
Armoured vehicles manufacturer DCD reshuffles management

The CEO of DCD Protected Mobility has just stepped down as head of the company.

West Africa
Brussels sets up summit on fight against migrant smuggling

The European Commission is working on organising an event dedicated to the fight against migrant smuggling that could be held in early December in Brussels.

Togo
Former defence minister Marguerite Gnakadè still under house arrest

Arrested on 17 September, Marguerite Gnakadè is being prosecuted for ‘undermining the internal security of the state’.