The fragile stability that followed the 2018 peace accord has evaporated, leaving the region’s two most powerful militaries locked in a dangerous new standoff. Are Ethiopia and Eritrea actually about to renew hostilities – and
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Hargeisa’s sharp rebuke of the Turkish president for remarks made in Ethiopia further exposes how Israel’s recognition of the self-declared republic has unsettled alliances across the Horn of Africa. Somaliland’s government has hit back at
Soldiers, local security guards kill two terrorists in Ondo – Official
“The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action…” Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Ondo State Security Network
Nigerian soldiers dislodge terrorists in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, a joint task force, have dislodged terrorists operating in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, recovering ammunition and other logistics items. Ahmad Zubairu, the acting spokesperson for the operation,
What Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing means for Libya’s broken politics
The killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will further entrench Libya’s fractured status quo, deepening the conviction that the ‘New Libya’ is a failed experiment As thousands descended on the mountainous Muammar Gaddafi stronghold of Bani
Military Buildup in Northern Ethiopia; US-Linked Personnel in the DRC and Nigeria; South Sudan’s Slide to Civil War: Africa File, February 12, 2026
Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. The Ethiopian federal government has begun a military buildup near Tigray region in the aftermath of recent clashes, indicating preparations for an expanded and prolonged war in northern Ethiopia that would involve
L’Ucad en ébullition à Dakar, le PDCI fracturé, la Minurso en sursis, le cancer de la corruption… Les 5 infos qu’il ne fallait pas manquer
Cette semaine, Le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur les manifestations à l’université de Dakar, les tentatives de garder le PDCI en vie, l’avenir de la Minurso au Sahara occidental, la corruption et l’élection à
Israel-India-UAE-Ethiopia: A New Red Sea Axis?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has realigned the Horn of Africa, linking India, Israel, the UAE, and Ethiopia to secure Red Sea routes and counter rivals. On 26 December 2025, Israel formally recognized what it termed
La puissance coloniale n’est pas morte, elle s’est diversifiée.
L’Europe aime à croire qu’elle a tourné la page. Mais elle ne cesse de relire le même chapitre – avec un éclairage plus favorable, écrit Raïs Neza Boneza. Il arrive, en politique internationale, que le
Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
“Troops also uncovered and destroyed three major terrorist detention facilities along the Damboa–Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle.” The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed over 30 terrorists and facilitated the return