Tag: Troops

Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan to Protect Salva Kiir’s Government
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir amid a tense rivalry with his deputy that threatens a return to civil war in the East African nation. Ugandan special forces have been sent to Juba, the capital of South Sudan, “to support the […]
March 11, 2025

Israel intensifies home demolitions in Nur Shams, West Bank
The systematic attack on Palestinian communities in Nur Shams showcases Israel’s intransigence, maintaining territorial control through the destruction of homes and repression of the civilian population. In the second operation of its kind in a week, the Israeli Army used bulldozers to demolish 11 houses, serving as a stark reminder of the daily aggression faced […]
March 6, 2025

South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Address Mozambique’s Election Protests
South Africa has dispatched a special envoy to meet with Mozambique’s outgoing president in an effort to quell the deadly protests that have erupted following the disputed election held in October. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed special envoy Sydney Mufamadi to express his government’s solidarity with Mozambique and its willingness to assist in resolving […]
December 31, 2024

Haiti: Concern for Children Amid Foreign Troop Presence
The NGOs called for urgent measures to protect children, highlighting the risks they face when caught in the middle of this escalating terror.
June 28, 2024

Haiti: Kenyan Troops in the Country Generate Controversy
The Kenyan mission has been controversial because of the long history of police abuse in the African country.
June 25, 2024

Haiti: Unexplained Delay in Kenyan Police Deployment
On Thursday, the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, was put on hold because of the postponement of the flight that was to take them to the Caribbean country. Related: Haiti: Kenyan Delegation Assesses Future Troop Base The decision coincides with the arrival of the Kenyan president, William Ruto, in […]
May 23, 2024

Haiti: May Receive Foreign Troops Within 21 Days
On Thursday, official sources said that the Haitian National Police (HNP) could be receiving reinforcements from foreign troops as early as 23 May, a development that raises both hopes and concerns in the West Indian nation. Related: Haiti: May Day with Repeated Demands From Workers So far, seven countries from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean […]
May 2, 2024

Kenyan Reaffirms Its Readiness to Send Troops to Haiti
On Friday, the Government of Kenya confirmed its readiness to deploy troops in Haiti, following the inauguration of the Presidential Transitional Council in the Caribbean country. Related: Kenya Shows Concern About Food Waste Kenyan President William Ruto said his nation is ready and committed, in coordination with other African and Caribbean countries, to implement the […]
April 26, 2024

Haiti: Benin Offers 2,000 Troops to Kenya-Led Force
On Monday, the United States Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, during a press briefing held in Georgetown, Guyana, said that she had discussed with Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry and other partners about “the urgency of deploying” the force. RELATED: Haiti: Deficit of Mental Health Experts Benin has offered to contribute 2,000 troops to […]
February 27, 2024

Somalia: AU to Complete Troop Drawdown by 2024
On Friday, the African Union (AU) delegation wrapped up a five-day working visit to Somalia, reaffirming the AU’s commitment to completing the security transition in the country by the end of 2024. RELATED: Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality The delegation led by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, director of conflict management within the Political […]