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Topic: Military

Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu and other tech firms aiding China's military

By AFP   2026-06-09 09:44:48

The US issued an updated list of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country's military -- including e-commerce giant Alibaba, Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD.

Riyadh influence in Sudan war raises questions over military loyalties

By Standard Reporter   2026-05-26 22:30:15

Saudi Arabia has drawn renewed attention over its role in Sudan’s war after reports said a former Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander with battlefield influence has surfaced in Riyadh.

"We don't know": Mudavadi admits number of Kenyans in Russia military unknown

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-05-08 20:19:06

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confessed that the government is unable to confirm the number of Kenyans recruited into Russian military operations.

Kenya-France military pact: Have we learnt nothing from Batuk?

By Njahira Gitahi   2026-05-04 22:27:36

Kenya’s new military pact with France has sparked concern over sovereignty and accountability, with critics citing past abuses linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya.

Two US troops reported missing after Morocco military drill accident

By Tania Omusale   2026-05-04 10:23:29

Two US service members are missing after a suspected training accident during African Lion exercises in Morocco, sparking a multinational search operation.

Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

By AFP   2026-05-02 13:53:39

The war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace talks having taken place in Pakistan since then.