Defender Trophy Edition is a more off-road capable version of the Defender 110
Defender has revealed the new Defender Trophy Edition with a global adventure competition that consists of off-road challenges with some conservation missions that will end in an African finale in 2026. The trophy is inspired by trophy and challenge events that have taken place in the past, and will have three rounds of training and competition. Selections for the same will start this summer, before national finals that happen next spring to decide the finalists of the Defender conservation partner Tusk in Africa in 2026. The partner of the competitors in this challenge will be the new Defender 110 Trophy Edition.advertisementMark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, said: 'Global adventure and community have been the fabric of the Defender brand's DNA for decades, staying true to its roots that can be traced back to the original Land Rover of 1948. Our unique new global adventure challenge will bring nations together, as competitors co-operate to navigate tough terrain, conquer extreme physical challenges and solve tactical tests – all united by a greater purpose. Working with Tusk, our conservation partner of more than 20 years, we will bring epic adventure to a new generation of enthusiasts, watching online, while leaving a legacy we can be proud of. If you embrace the impossible and share our unstoppable spirit of adventure, this is the challenge for you.'
Eligibility requirements of the Defender Trophy include: entrants are residents in a participating country, over 23 years old, can swim 50m, are eligible to drive and travel internationally, and speak fluent English.advertisementDefender 110 Trophy EditionThe new Defender 110 Trophy Edition marks the firm's return to international adventure challenge events and offers a range of recommended expedition accessories. It also introduces two heritage-inspired colours: Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green. The new Trophy Edition features a contrasting Gloss Black finish on the bonnet, lower bodyside, brake callipers and rear recovery eyes. Other than that, it has adventure-centric bits like Gloss Black 20-inch alloy wheels shod in rugged all-terrain tyres, a dark rear scuff plate and gloss black wheelarch protection, with a black front undershield. On the design front, the SUV gets Trophy decals on the bonnet, a C-pillar graphic and Trophy rear badging to set the special edition model apart. Inside, it has Trophy illuminated treadplates along with Ebony Windsor Leather seats. It also has a Cross Car Beam finished in the same colour as the exterior and features unique laser-etched endcaps with Trophy branding.Optional accessories on the Trophy Edition include an Expedition Roof Rack1 providing additional stowage space and a black deployable roof ladder that makes it easier to access objects stored overhead. Further on, a gloss black side-mounted gear carrier provides extra space for muddy, wet or sandy items. Users can also add front and rear mud flaps and a raised air intake for dust filtration. The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition is now available to order.advertisementSubscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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The research highlights significant concerns over the potential health impact of current US President Donald Trump's plan to nearly halve financial support for malaria prevention and treatment initiatives on the continent. Isaias Afwerki, who assumed leadership in Eritrea in 1991, has not fulfilled promises of national elections, and the country has been governed without an implemented constitution despite one being ratified in 1997, BBC says in a report. Eritrea operates as a one-party state under the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), and no national elections have occurred since its independence in 1993. The nation continues to face challenges, including its past involvement in the Tigray War, ongoing reports of human rights abuses and forced conscription, and significant emigration of its citizens. Ex-convict Victoire Ingabire has been arrested in Rwanda by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), The New Times said in a report. Ingabire faces allegations that she played a role in mobilizing a group accused of plotting to incite public disorder. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau is the country's primary law enforcement agency responsible for conducting criminal investigations, including those related to state security and public order. A Kenyan police boss, identified as Lagat, underwent extensive questioning by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of a blogger named Ojwang, Standard Media said in a report. Lagat was summoned by IPOA to provide information on what he knew about the blogger's death, which reportedly occurred in a police cell. Load More In Kenya, the head of police operations, identified as Lagat, is under scrutiny after being questioned by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) regarding the controversial death of blogger Ojwang while in police custody. The incident, reported by Standard Media, has triggered public outcry and intensified demands for police accountability in the East African country, where cases of custodial deaths remain a sensitive issue. Meanwhile, in Rwanda, ex-convict and opposition figure Victoire Ingabire has once again been arrested, this time on allegations of mobilising a group to incite public disorder. According to The New Times, Ingabire's latest arrest comes amid broader concerns about political space and freedom of expression in the country. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau is said to be handling the case, highlighting its potential national security dimensions. Elsewhere on the continent, questions around authoritarian leadership persist as Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki marks more than three decades in power without holding national elections. Despite ratifying a constitution in 1997, the country remains a one-party state under the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), with no electoral process implemented since independence. As reported by the BBC, this prolonged governance vacuum continues to drive human rights concerns, forced conscription, and widespread emigration. This is a LIVE news file from across Africa and updates will continue throughout the day as new developments emerge from every corner of the continent:
