L’extrémisme violent reste l’une des menaces les plus importantes envers l’Afrique. La violence des groupes islamistes militants demeure largement concentrée sur cinq théâtres—le Sahel, la Somalie, le bassin du Lac Tchad, le Mozambique et l’Afrique
Sudan: The Days of Elite Deals in Sudan Should Be Over
It was only a year ago that Sudan–newly removed from the US terrorism list–was negotiating the terms of its upcoming debt-relief package and proposing ways to invest more than one billion dollars in promised international
Libya: Khalifa Haftar Loyalists Suspend Participation in Dialogue
Cape Town — There has been mixed reactions following the decision by soldiers loyal to Khalifa Haftar to suspend their participation in the 5+5 committee. The military committee was set up at the Berlin political
Vice President Osinbajo Throws Hat In Ring for Nigeria’s Top Job
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has formally declared his intention to contest the presidential election on February 25, 2023 – when President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure will end – while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections
DR Congo Rebels Embark on Talks With Govt
After a ten-year lull, M23 rebels earlier this month resumed their activities in Eastern DRC by launching attacks that saw several areas captured. In March 2022 it was reported that the rebel group had resumed
Russia’s Nordgold Shuts Burkina Faso Mine Due to Security Threats
Russia’s Nordgold is shutting down its Taparko mine in Burkina Faso and calling force majeure, citing the deteriorating security situation in the West African country, according to a company statement seen on Monday. Burkina Faso,
Nigeria’s secret terrorism trials raise human rights worries
Nigeria’s decision to conduct the trials of suspects charged with terrorism behind closed doors has been criticized by human rights advocates. The West African nation last week began implementing a new court practice that bans
Russians Need New Approaches Working With Africa
For the second round this year, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) together with the Coordinating Committee for Economic Cooperation with African Countries (AfroCom) have gathered corporate business leaders, urging them to look
Mali : 22 terroristes récemment tués par l’armée (Dirpa)
Vingt-deux terroristes ont été tués dans différentes opérations des Forces armées maliennes (FAMa) menées entre le 22 mars et ce 7 avril, selon un communiqué publié jeudi soir par la Direction de l’information et des
West Africa Ails As China Muscles In On Fishing Sector
China is the world’s biggest fish producer and has the largest distant-water fleet (CDWF) – officially 2,701 vessels but likely thousands more – many of which engage in high instances of illegal, unreported and unregulated