https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SjTZePSv7I

ActivateKruger:


*clearing throat*

It's actually South Africa

http://mg.co.za/article/2016-08-15-south-africa-is-africas-largest-economy-again-but-what-does-it-mean

India navy survey ship INS Darshak reaches Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania for undertaking survey-Tanga Port

tdayof:


Sorry. The latest report says Nigeria.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201610200043.html
http://guardian.ng/news/nigeria-overtakes-south-africa-as-africas-biggest-economy-imf/
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigeria-remains-africas-biggest-economy-imf/
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/213154-imf-projects-nigerias-economy-africas-largest.html

ActivateKruger:


It must be the money that came in via Yahoo...

tdayof:
If yahoo will save the economy, it's a welcome development.

tdayof:
If yahoo will save the economy, it's a welcome development.

Meet the Tank Girls Taking on al-Shabaab

ARABISKA FORWARD OPERATING BASE, Somalia — It was 9:30 a.m., in a desolate corner of Somalia, and Lt. Cpl. Juliet Uwimana was taking her tank for a test drive. She and the rest of Uganda’s Battle Group 18 had been in the war-torn Lower Shabelle region for only a week, but already the battle group was on high alert.

Al-Shabab militants had overrun three similar forward-operating bases in the last year, killing more than 100 soldiers. They had also attacked dozens of other bases, including one just six miles from their post in Arabiska. But this morning was a quiet one — hence Uwimana’s test drive in the T-55 tank. She stood on a metal seat as the machine jerked forward, spewing smoke from its massive treads and rolling through sand so deep it threatened to swallow the vehicle whole.

Uwimana is one of roughly 500 women in the Ugandan contingent of AMISOM, the 17,000-strong African Union force tasked with battling al-Shabab and securing the troubled Horn of Africa nation so that a political process can take root. They serve as drivers, gunners, and technicians in the motorized infantry division — roles that women were barred from in the U.S. military until as recently as last year. But in Somalia, female peacekeepers have been serving in these positions for years.This is remarkable not only because al-Shabab is among the region’s most dangerous terror groups, but because Somalia is generally one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, according to various rankings and polls. Somalia has the highest prevalence of female genital mutilation in the world at 95 percent, among the highest maternal mortality rates at 1,600 deaths per 100,000 live births, and, though official statistics are unreliable, anecdotal evidence suggests that sexual assault remains an inescapable threat for most women across the country.

But the fact that AMISOM features so many women in combat roles is neither a matter of oversight, nor desperation. It’s a strategic gambit. The female peacekeepers have an unspoken but very clear mandate: to prevent their male colleagues from perpetrating sexual violence against civilians and to help nurture faint stirrings of gender equality in Somalia.

After a bumpy swing around the base’s green Hesco barriers, Uwimana’s tank gunner, Lt. Cpl. Lehi Chebet, calls down for the tank’s driver to cut the engine, her voice nearly drowned out by its roar. The vehicle lurches to a halt and the fresh-faced tank gunner nimbly maneuvers her way out of its small opening, giving a short nod. The machine is ready.

KDF DAY 2016

Cabinet Secretary for Defence Ambassador Raychelle Omamo on 14th October 2016 led the Kenya Defence Forces in marking the 5th KDF day at Kenya Navy, Mtongwe base. This years’ theme was “Selfless service in Defence of the Nation.”
The ceremony was celebrated by the KDF Officers, Service Members, Ministry of defence civilian staff, KDF families and friends.
KDF Day anniversary is held in commemoration of the KDF soldiers who have paid the ultimate price in line of duty since Operation Linda Nchi, that was launched on 14th October 2011.The day is set aside to show support to the fallen soldier’s families, to honour those injured during the operation against Al Shabaab as well as peace enforcement in Somalia, to recognize the immense contributions by the soldiers currently serving internally, in the African Union and UN missions in celebrating KDF achievements
The celebrations begun with reveille and laying of wreath in honour of the fallen soldiers who died in line of duty during the Operation Linda Nchi followed by a one minute silence for soldiers who have died in combat since the Operation begun.
Speaking during the occasion, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence Amb. Raychelle Omamo stated that this year’s celebration marked exactly five years since the launch of ‘Operation Linda Nchi’ to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country and degrade the Al Shabaab.
“Our soldiers are dedicated defenders of the common good. Their work reminds all of us of our shared humanity of the idea that what unites us as human beings is far more powerful than anything that can divide us. Let us learn from them”.Amb. Omamo said.
The chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe commenced by requesting the Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle to present gifts to the retired CGS/CDFS present to honour their contributions to the KDF during their tour of duty.
“As you are aware, the role of the Kenya Defence Forces is to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kenya; assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency and disaster; and upon the approval by National Assembly, our Forces may be deployed to restore peace in any part of our country affected by unrest or instability”. He said.
The Chief of Defence Forces also mentioned that KDFs operation in Somalia over the last five years have proved that Kenya is capable of protecting herself and that KDF can operate effectively against any enemies of our Republic on Land, air and at sea.
Present during the ceremony were, the Principal Secretary for Defence Amb. Kirimi Kaberia, the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General Joseph Kasaon, Service Commanders, Inspector General of the National Police Service Joseph Boinet, Director of National Youth Service Dr. Nelson Githinji, Retired Generals, Defence Attachés, Senior Military officers, Service Members amongst other invited guests.

Amb. Raychelle Omamo, Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General Joseph Kasaon and the Kenya Navy Commander Major General Levi Mghalu pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.

Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe inspects a Guard of Honour mounted by the Kenya Navy soldiers.

Cabinet Secretary for Defence Amb. Raychelle Omamo flanked by the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General Joseph Kasaon and the Navy Commander Major General Levi Mghalu pay their respect at the Navy Mtongwe Monument, in honor of the fallen KDF heroes

Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo lays a wreath on the monument in honor of the fallen soldiers during Operation Linda Nchi in Somalia.

Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe addresses KDF Officers, Service Members and their families at the KDF Day celebrations.

Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo, Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe, Navy Commander Major General Levi Mghalu presents a gift to General (Retired) Julius Karangi as a sign of appreciation in his sacrifice during Operation Linda Nchi.

Defence CS Ambassador Raychelle Omamo is shown by KDF Snipers how to handle the M24 Sniper Rifle

Ambassador Raychelle Omamo the Defence Cabinet Secretary at an Artillery stand, observing through an aiming device.

Defence CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo, Defence PS Amb. Kirimi Kaberia among other distinguished guests at one of the naval stand that was displaying its communication devices.

KDF’s Snipers display their camouflage skills while dressed in ghillie suits, to viewers at the KDF day at Navy Mtongwe.

Monument built in honour of the fallen Soldiers during Operation Linda Nchi at Mtongwe Navy Base, Mtongwe.

Henry240:


Absolute Rubbish! Alert what and what?


I remember the days leading to the Night club shooting in Florida, there was a terror alert and a major travel advisory for RSA. I remember @Centrifude, making a comment that the Americans were worried with South-African security, when they could not guarantee the lives of Americans in America. His comment was fact.


How many people cordon don epp?


The Americans with all their bravado and showmanship are all in full display, relegating the home country's security agencies to play second fiddle. That's all i can see.

tdayof:
If yahoo will save the economy, it's a welcome development.

tdayof:


A whole spec ops team? Report didnt even give an accurate number.
Before I proceed with my video, show me a rule that says drinking is forbidden. Those guys are not on war front but an operational base. They are not fully dressed in uniform, therefore, drinking is not a crime.

You have a rule against drinking in such condition doesn't mean it's not allowed in Nigeria.

Nairobi attack

haha never knew Kenya soldiers are in need of alcohol that they had to forget they were there for a crisis.
See your soldiers stealing money and looting alcohol during a terrorist attack.

Kenya Military looting alcohol during a terrorist attack


At least Nigerian Soldiers don't drink while BHT attack. Just like that guy said. "Kill BOKOHARAM that is what I live for"

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Fidha254:

So those are the names of all that KIA in eladde....

jakeporeshenko:
Artist impression of Nigerian forces.. seems close enough

africaken254:
your neighbours chad and cameroon were hunting boko haram inside nigeria just recently,also those south africans

Today marked the Chief of the Defence Forces' rehearsal for Commissioning Cadets intake KMA 04/2016 at Kenya Military Academy, Nakuru County

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40Lz1keG6o

They are often the star attraction in major public holiday celebrations and the stuff for movie-like thrills because of their daring and eye-catching maneuvers. But few appreciate that behind the marvel of military jets that will be flying past the presidential dais at the Kenya at 50 celebrations are many hours of training and painstaking planning. Willis Raburu spent time with the Kenya Air Force team in Nanyuki rehearsing for the event and brings you the groundwork preceding the air display.

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AEdmKJebU

AMISOM Deputy Force Commander, Abreha Tesfay, accompanied by AMISOM Chief of Staff, Ayub Matiiri, visit the Somali city of Baidoa on October 23, 2016. The Deputy Force Commander visited soldiers guarding AMISOM"s compound in Baidoa and also received a situational brief on the sector. AMISOM Photo

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