Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed five suspected members of Boko Haram terrorist group in Mallam Fatori — one of the farthest Nigerian towns and military outposts. The troops operating under
Six Al-Shabaab Killed, 9 Others Injured in Crossfire
Six members of the Al-Shabaab militant group have been killed in a crossfire with military personnel. The clash occurred in Sarira, in the lower part of the Northeastern Region (NER) where officers had been deployed
Africa’s Food Security Beyond Russian Grains Partnerships – OpEd
Until sustainable food security is established through modernizing agriculture and ensuring adequate support for local farmers, Russia’s grain supply would still remain as a soft bait (i) to reinforce the existing time-tested relationships with Africa
China’s Mediation Diplomacy Hits A Roadblock In Africa – Analysis
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in April 2022, signals a clear break from the country’s traditional non-interference policy and reflects its aspiration to be a global security provider. But as China stumbles to protect
US General Explains US Movements, Partnerships In West Africa – Interview
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command’s Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America’s military withdrawal, following the country’s July 2023 coup. Per an
Mali troops put down a deadly militant attack in the capital
Army troops have subdued Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp and the airport in Mali’s capital, but some soldiers were killed Mali troops subdued the Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp
Morocco arrests 152 people for allegedly inciting illegal migration to Ceuta
Morocco has arrested 152 people, who will now face trial on accusations they used social media to incite an attempt at mass illegal migration into the adjacent Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a government spokesperson said.
West Africa struggles with rising violence
Benin and Togo emerged as the most affected areas, with a 18% rise in violent incidents compared to the previous period. Northern Benin, in particular, experienced heightened insecurity, with kidnappings and attacks on civilians becoming
Attack in Mali capital killed more than 70, security sources say
An attack in the Malian capital, Bamako, targeting a military police training camp and airport left more than 70 people dead and 200 wounded, security sources said Thursday, one of the highest tolls suffered in
Éthiopie : les rebelles Amhara battent en retraite
Après deux jours d’intenses combats dans la région d’Amhara, les rebelles connus sous le nom de « forces Fano » se sont retirés de Gondar, une ville importante du nord du pays. Selon les informations