Tag: army
End of the good life stirs discontent in Guinea’s army
For years, the lucky holder of a post in Guinea's presidential guard could expect a plush villa and a share in rackets...
Angry Egypt protesters target army, demand change
Egypt's army called on protesters to avoid harming the nation on a fifth day of demonstrations that have increasingly targeted generals running...
South Sudan should halve army after independence: UN
The United Nations alled for southern Sudan to halve the size of its army after independence in July, saying its mix of...
South Sudan rebel militia raid kills 29, army says
A rebel militia killed 29 people including police and civilians in a south Sudan cattle raid, the southern army said adding to...
U.S. soldier charged over leaked video of attack
The U.S. military says it has charged a soldier in connection with the leak of a classified video showing a 2007 helicopter...
Army orders more Starstreak, HF radios
The South African Army has placed significant defence orders with a variety of contractors for a new generation of high frequency radios,...
Fact file: 1 SA Corps
1 South African Corps was a sequel to an Active Citizen Force headquarters established in April 1965. This changed its name to...
SA govt orders R183 million in munitions
The South African government has ordered ammunition and pyrotechnics worth R183 million since August last year to replenish stocks that have not...