Af Urur followup – some interesting details
In the course of researching the al-Shabaab attack on Puntland Security Forces at Af Urur on 8 June 2017, a couple of interesting little details emerged.
Finding Af Urur – Al-Shabaab’s latest target in Puntland
On the morning of 8 June, Al-Shabaab militants attacked a military base at Af Urur in Bari Region in the semi-autonomous Puntland State. Local officials claimed that the militants killed around 38 people, mostly soldiers. Al-Shabaab claimed that it overran the base...
SANDF Colonel and Captain (SAN) Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17
The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Colonel and Captain (SAN) for 2016 and 2017.
Making sense of a bizarre firefight in Somalia
In July 2015, Burundian peacekeepers serving in AMISOM were ambushed by Al Shabaab near the town of Leego. With more information about the event now available via leaked Al Shabaab video, CONWAY WADDINGTON pieces together what happened.
Aircraft of the South African Air Force
African Defence Review, in collaboration with Louis Martin-Vézian of Contemporary Issues and Geography, has created a comprehensive fact sheet of the aircraft and systems of the South African Air Force.
Nothing fishy about Chinese vessels in South Africa
Confused about the apparent invasion of Chinese fishing vessels into South Africa? ADR provides some clarity to the ongoing concern.