Drone catches Russian soldier in anti-thermal coat trying to sneak up on Ukrainian troops in daylight.

El Salvador's President Bukele:

Constitutional reform does not mean the end of democracy.

Nigeria: Over 50 people kidnapped by armed bandits, according to a security source.

The award-winning Israeli author David Grossman, long a peace advocate, now says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza—words he previously avoided but now uses with "immense pain and a broken heart."

Macron:

We demand the total demilitarization of Hamas, its complete exclusion from any form of governance, and the recognition of Israel by the State of Palestine.

India is considering South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet for its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program to fill gaps in its air fleet.

Source: Defence Blog

Türkiye and Gabon signed 8 cooperation agreements covering defense, energy, mining, education, and financial support.

Somalia: Local sources claim government forces and Ma’awisley militias launched a major operation around Mahaas district in Hiran to expel Al-Shabaab.

BREAKING: Syrian Interior Ministry:

Rebel gangs in Suwayda violated the ceasefire agreement by launching attacks against security forces.

Iran's "National Defense Council" will undertake a focused study of defense plans and enhance the military capabilities of the armed forces of Iran.

Netanyahu is pushing for the release of the hostages in Gaza through a "military decision".

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Somalia: Puntland to establish a major coastal security base in Lasqoray as part of its counterterrorism efforts; set to be the second-largest after Bosaso.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

We are ready to respond positively and cooperate with any request from the Red Cross to bring food and medicine to the enemy prisoners.

We require that to bring food to the prisoners, the humanitarian corridors must be opened normally and permanently for the passage of food and medicine to our people.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

Al-Qassam Brigades do not deliberately starve the prisoners, but they eat what our fighters and the general people of our nation eat.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

The prisoners will not receive any special privileges amid the crime of starvation and siege.

Houthis:

The consequences of silence on the genocide in Gaza will be severe for all peoples and countries sooner or later.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem:

"America will always stand by Israel, and we will always pray for its welfare"

Clash Report Weekly Africa Bulletin Is Out

From Sudan to Somalia, from Mali to South Africa — we have compiled the continent’s key security developments, armed conflicts, diplomatic tensions, and regional interventions in this bulletin.