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frumentius:
And those are 2012 figures! For my peace of mind I'll refrain from looking up latest figures.

Also did you notice that the EU only said they'll pay Burundian soldiers directly and not through the govt? If Nkurunziza cared about the mission or Somalia, he wouldn't have withdrawn the troops.

Henry240:
MINUSMA Mali

Not exactly Africa but, Dutch commandos in Mali.


In my opinion, I think we do need vehicles like this in Nigeria. It is becoming more and more apparent.

frumentius:
Exactly what I've been saying all along.
And since the AU doesn't have the funds to re-imburse Kenya and other AMISOM participating countries, they went begging to the EU and the US. Both those entities aren't funding because of the milk of human kindness, but for realpolitik self-interest.
And since he who pays the piper plays the tune, there's a price to pay should the participating countries refuse either to dance, or get it into their heads that they'd prefer a taraab tune to the piper's waltz. As Burundi has just found out.

Trump's team has also just asked the State Department to justify why the US continues to fund AMISOM after 10 years "with no Al-Shabaab defeat".

The moral of the story: the African contribution to the AU's funds cannot continue to be funded by mainly 4 countries: Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa. 50 countries collectively pay about $40 million (with many still in arrears) whilst the 4 pay over $250 million! Of course Gaddafi used to pay for some of them so that they'd vote for his mad schemes, but that era is gone.

That's before we even ask why the AU should be funded by donors!

Henry240:
Nigerian army art

tdayof:
I don't know who this person is but he is acting so dumb . Twitter handle @ksieff . There is an African asking hitting him B2B on US Airstrikes too.

jakeporeshenko:
Kenyan GSU?

tdayof:
I don't know who this person is but he is acting so dumb . Twitter handle @ksieff . There is an African asking hitting him B2B on US Airstrikes too.

darkhorizon:
RIP to our fallen heroes.

@ Airborne360 Odunayaw Henry240 tdayof bidexii deathmachine...I have a question ooo.
you know the military organization of platoon,company,battalion,brigade etc... does it also apply to the air force, and navy??
If so,is it the same numbers of 30-40 that makes a naval platoon,air force platoon?

darkhorizon:
Please anyone

Algerian Mi-28NE/UB Attack Helicopter under going flight tests in russia

Algerian MI-28

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ec7OQu6riI

AlShabaab has released a video showing the execution of Ugandan captive in addition to footage of some of its attacks in Kenya

Photos of the ongoing joint maritime exercise "AlFulk 2" between Royal Saudi Naval Forces & Sudanese Naval Forces

Plans set for Flintlock 2017 exercise

Military officers from across Africa, North America and Europe finalized plans for Flintlock 2017, AFRICOM’s annual exercise for Special Operations Forces, to be hosted by seven African nations starting in late February.

Flintlock will bring together approximately 2,000 service members from more than 20 African, European and North American partner nations. The Flintlock exercise series is U.S. Africa Command's premier Special Operations Forces training event and will be hosted by Burkina Faso, Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.

The three-week exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to protect their borders and provide security for their people. Additionally, the exercise bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces increasing their ability to work together in response to future crises.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our nation’s military to strengthen our relationship with our neighbors,” said Chad Army Brig. Gen. Zakaria Ngobongue, the Flintlock exercise director. “It is also a chance for us to be involved in the community during civil military outreach events involving medical and veterinary services.” (translated from French)

As home to the exercise’s multinational headquarters, Chad will host more than 800 service members from more than 20 nations.

“This years’ exercise is the most robust and diverse we have planned,” explained U.S. Army Col. Kelly Smith, the Special Operations Command - Forward North and West Africa commander and exercise director for American forces. “African partner nations have seen the value in this type of regional approach. Combatting the spread of violent extremism and protecting the population requires the type of comprehensive, multi-national approach Flintlock is designed to foster.”

While primarily focused on military training, Flintlock will also feature several humanitarian, medical and veterinarian outreach events in local communities across Chad and other host countries. During the planning conference, U.S. and Chadian officials were able to also celebrate the completion of a small training building and an additional parking ramp for transport aircraft to support the exercise.

“This is the third time Chad has hosted the Flintlock exercise. With multiple hosts, this year will truly test our ability to coordinate across borders,” added Ngobongue. (translated from French)

Participating nations are scheduled to include Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

Henry240:
Currently tracking NNS Unity. The ship is now off the Coast of Abidjan. The ship would soon reach Gambia.

tdayof:
Destination Gambia or Senegal? Will she be cleared to stay at a naval base in The Gambia without the base being in control of friendly forces?

Henry240:
The ship would be off the Coast of Gambia. If things escalate, which I doubt would happen the boat stands ready to support with 76mm's.

It's hard to say, out at sea is more like it.


It seems 2 Nigerian Alpha jets and a Survelliance plane would soon depart for Senegal. Unconfirmed at this point.

tdayof:
Any West African country with a 4th generation aircraft?
I don't think The Gambia military will be stupid enough to shoot down our Jet .

Henry240:
The ship would be off the Coast of Gambia. If things escalate, which I doubt would happen the boat stands ready to support with 76mm's.

It's hard to say, out at sea is more like it.


It seems 2 Nigerian Alpha jets and a Survelliance plane would soon depart for Senegal. Unconfirmed at this point.

Patchesagain:
Its just a grey ambassador, gun-boat politik
Militarily it could do sweet-fuvk-all

africaken254:
AlShabaab has released a video showing the execution of Ugandan captive in addition to footage of some of its attacks in Kenya