Sudan is the exception to the rule in the United Arab Emirates’ counterrevolutionary playbook. In contrast to Egypt or Yemen, where it went out of its way to help roll back the achievements of popular
Sudan: Coup Plotters Miscalculate Their Options – Analysis
After months of mounting tension, the most feared scenario for Sudan is playing out – a rejection by the military of democratic civilian rule. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, army chief and leader of the Sovereign
Britain’s Mali mission: Troops target Isis in growing African conflict
Britain’s military deployment in Mali is significant, but little is known about what is called the most dangerous current UN mission. Kim Sengupta, in Menaka, reports from the frontline. Pictures by Peter Jordan The sudden
Mali:LES LEÇONS AFGHANES POUR LE SAHEL: Les experts de l’International Crisis Group tirent la sonnette d’alarme !
Alors que les insurgés islamistes du monde entier s’inspirent du retour au pouvoir des talibans en Afghanistan, la question de savoir si et comment ils en bénéficieront est plus compliquée, comme l’expliquent les experts de
Mali :La négociation avec les radicaux est inéluctable pour sortir le Mali de l’impasse terroriste
Selon des observateurs, la chute du gouvernement Ghani pourrait ainsi inciter les autorités maliennes à s’orienter plus résolument vers leur propre dialogue avec les militants, quelles que soient les attitudes des partenaires extérieurs.En effet, afin
MALI : Vaste scandale financier à la SOMAGEP-SA : Plus de 675 millions FCFA évaporés
Vaste scandale financier à la SOMAGEP-SA : Plus de 675 millions FCFA évaporés dont 23 millions d’indemnités de congés pour l’ex DG… et 15 millions de dépenses indues au profit du PCA sortant… Mis en
Improved Situations
Western Sahara Appointment of new UN envoy after two-year search signalled major step toward rekindling peace process. UN Sec-Gen Guterres 6 Oct appointed Italian-Swedish diplomat Staffan de Mistura as new personal envoy for Western Sahara;
Deteriorated Situations
Mali Jihadist violence escalated further, notably in centre, with dozens of “Donso” militiamen killed; tensions ran high with international partners including over transition roadmap. In Mopti region, al-Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and
Conflict Risk Alerts
Ethiopia Amid escalatory fighting in north, Tigray forces captured more territory in Amhara region and could launch an offensive on capital Addis Ababa in coming weeks; clashes between insurgents and govt forces spiked in Oromia
Jihadists hold 76 farmers for two days in North-East Nigeria
Islamic State-aligned jihadists held 76 farmers for two days in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state near the border with Cameroon, militia sources said Tuesday. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters kidnapped the farmers from