Tag: Defense Ministry


  • Tinubu Orders Matawalle to Relocate to Kebbi Over Schoolgirl Abductions

    Tinubu Orders Matawalle to Relocate to Kebbi Over Schoolgirl Abductions

    Background of the Directive President Bola Tinubu has issued a formal directive to Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, to relocate to Kebbi State amid ongoing security concerns following the abduction of 24 schoolgirls. The move underscores the government’s intention to intensify oversight and coordination of security operations in northern Nigeria, specifically in…

  • Indonesia Readies 20,000-Personnel Gaza Mission: Peacekeeping Push by Defense Ministry

    Indonesia Readies 20,000-Personnel Gaza Mission: Peacekeeping Push by Defense Ministry

    Indonesia Announces Large-Scale Gaza Mission Prep Indonesia has raised its stake in regional stability by preparing a substantial peacekeeping deployment to the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed on Friday that up to 20,000 personnel could be mobilized for a mission in the Palestinian enclave, signaling a significant commitment to humanitarian and stabilization efforts…

  • Indonesia Deploys 20,000 Personnel for Gaza Mission, Defense Minister Confirms

    Indonesia Deploys 20,000 Personnel for Gaza Mission, Defense Minister Confirms

    Indonesia Announces Large-Scale Gaza Peacekeeping Plan Indonesia has disclosed a major deployment plan to Gaza, signaling one of the largest non-coalition peacekeeping commitments from a single country to the region. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed on Friday that up to 20,000 personnel are being prepared for deployment to the Palestinian enclave. The statement, reported by…

  • Indonesia Mobilizes 20,000 Personnel for Gaza Mission, Defense Chief Announces

    Indonesia Mobilizes 20,000 Personnel for Gaza Mission, Defense Chief Announces

    Indonesia Announces 20,000-Person Gaza Mission In a formal briefing, Indonesia disclosed plans to deploy up to 20,000 personnel to the Gaza Strip as part of a multinational or regional peacekeeping effort. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, speaking to reporters and cited by Anadolu, confirmed the sizable force and called it a humanitarian and stabilization mission designed…

  • Accra Military Enlistment Suspended as Kumasi Tragedy Erupts: 6 Dead, 5 Critical

    Accra Military Enlistment Suspended as Kumasi Tragedy Erupts: 6 Dead, 5 Critical

    Overview: Recruitment Halt Follows Sudden Tragedy The Ministry of Defence has suspended the military recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region indefinitely following a devastating incident that reverberated across the country. Acting Minister of Defence Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the decision on the floor of Parliament, stressing that safety, security, and ongoing investigations take…

  • Accra Military Enlistment On Hold: Ghana Faces Casualties

    Accra Military Enlistment On Hold: Ghana Faces Casualties

    Overview: Enlistment in Accra Put On Hold The Ministry of Defence has announced an indefinite suspension of the military recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region. Acting Minister of Defence Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed the decision on the floor of Parliament, citing security and operational considerations as the primary drivers behind the halt. While…

  • Vasily Osyakov’s Transition from Industry to Defense Ministry

    Vasily Osyakov’s Transition from Industry to Defense Ministry

    Introduction In a significant shift within the Russian government, Vasily Osyakov, the First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, is reportedly preparing to leave his current position. Multiple sources have indicated his potential transition to become the Deputy Minister of Defense, marking a notable change in Russia’s industrial and defense leadership. Background on Vasily Osyakov…