Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence jumped by 20 percent in the past year, claiming more than 23,000 lives—a new record. Over 80 percent of these deaths were in the Sahel and Somalia. Highlights Sahel
Russia recruits for armed force ‘Africa Corps’ to replace Wagner
Russia, in a new push to expand its influence in Africa, is recruiting for an armed force to replace the Wagner group’s mercenaries across the continent. The Africa Corps would bolster Russia’s military presence with
On Arab Culture and Its Crucial Characteristics
What is Arab? Understanding Arab culture and the values based on it are the crucial points for the proper understanding of the modern region of MENA (composed of the Middle East and North Africa) and
Nigeria Is To Blame For The Sahelian Confederation’s Withdrawal From ECOWAS
In hindsight, it was inevitable that the charade of Nigeria’s regional leadership would end, but nobody could have predicted the dramatic way in which it happened. The planned Sahelian Confederation of Burkina Faso, Mali, and
Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies
In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s
Battles continue in Sudan capital, relative calm in Babanousa
Fierce fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Khartoum state yesterday. A person was killed, and three others were injured when missiles hit the northern part of
Rising civilian death toll as RSF attacks West Kordofan base
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an offensive on the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) 22nd Infantry Division headquarters in Babanousa, West Kordofan, yesterday, after three days of fierce clashes in the town. Clashes continued in
RSF down ‘Iranian-made drone’ in Sudan capital
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said they downed a Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) Iranian-made Mohajer-6 drone in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital Khartoum, yesterday morning. A relative calm takes hold in Babanousa, West
Ethiopia: UNSC to Convene Over Ethiopia-Somalia Tension Despite Opposition From Ethiopia
UN Security Council members will convene this afternoon for closed consultations to address the situation between Ethiopia and Somalia under the “Peace and Security in Africa” agenda item. According to a think tank, the Security
Sudan: Battles Continue in Sudan Capital, Relative Calm in Babanousa
Fierce fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Khartoum state yesterday. A person was killed, and three others were injured when missiles hit the northern part of