Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the military leader in eastern Libya, is consolidating power within his family by appointing his sons to key positions in his so-called Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF). His youngest son, 33-year-old
UN report accuses Rwandan, Ugandan troops of fighting with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo
As many as 4,000 Rwandan soldiers were reportedly fighting battles alongside the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with Kigali exercising significant control over the rebel group’s operations, according to a recent
Before IPOB, There Was MASSOB: Nigeria’s Long History Of Biafran Nationalism
Since Nigeria’s civil war ended decades ago, many groups have continued to advocate for the secession of a Biafran Republic. Today, IPOB is the loudest voice. That title, however, used to belong to another group
L’Armée d’Afrique, des « étrangers » au secours de la France
Spahis, goumiers, tirailleurs, zouaves, tabors… Au XIXe et au XXe siècles, ils ont combattu, enrôlés de force, avec les Français, jouant souvent un rôle déterminant. Leur apport dans la guerre de 1870 contre la Prusse
Without Peace In Ethiopia, Transitional Justice Will Be Difficult – Analysis
A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Last month, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice announced the completion of the roadmap for implementing the Transitional Justice
Soft Targets, Porous Borders: Why Niger Republic Terrorists Are Trooping Into Nigeria
They take advantage of the porous borders to launch deadly attacks in northwestern Nigeria and extort people who are mostly unprotected in the area — sometimes colluding with local terrorists. With armed and menacing groups
Nigeria claims it has degraded extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
For the first time since 2020, three female suicide bombers attacked the Nigerian border town of Gwoza, where Boko Haram extremists declared a short-lived caliphate 10 years ago, signaling that the world’s longest war on
The geo-politics of Nigeria’s insecurity, By Dakuku Peterside
It is time the states address the interconnected concerns of unemployment, poverty, bad governance, injustice, resource competitiveness, and the development of an inclusive society. In the past ten years, the South-East and North-East geopolitical zones,
Boko Haram Regroups, Inflicts ‘Abject Misery’ In Niger State
Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria killed 20 young men in one of a series of early June attacks in the mountainous Shiroro communities of Niger State. Witnesses in the town of Bassa said Boko Haram
Combating Extremism In Africa: A Multidimensional Approach – Analysis
The threat posed by ISIS and Al Qaeda in Africa is constantly evolving, creating a significant challenge to regional stability and security. Over the past few years, extremist groups have adapted their tactics by exploiting