Africa File, November 14, 2024: Russia-Africa Ministerial Summit; AQ and IS Infiltrate Northwestern Nigeria; Jubbaland Goes Rogue
The Africa File provides regular analysis and assessments of major developments regarding state and nonstate actors’ activities in Africa that undermine regional stability and threaten US personnel and interests. Key Takeaways: RussiaRussia used the first
New jihadist group ‘Lakurawa’ reportedly takes over Sokoto communities, imposes Islamic laws, levies
A new jihadist group known as the “Lakurawas” have reportedly taken over some communities in five local government areas in Sokoto State where they have imposed Islamic laws, taxes and levies. Ripples Nigeria had reported
Chadian soldiers killed in clash with Boko Haram
At least 15 Chadian soldiers were killed in a clash with Boko Haram on Saturday, according to the military. Army spokesperson General Issakh Acheikh made the announcement on Sunday saying, “15 soldiers [were] killed in
UN sanctions 2 generals from Sudan’s paramilitary force for key roles in war against the military
The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions Friday on two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary force for their key roles in the war against the country’s military that has seen ethnically motivated attacks and atrocities. Sudan
Putin offers African countries Russia’s ‘total support’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called “total support” for Africa, including in the struggle against terrorism and extremism. The speech was read out at a summit in the Black Sea resort of
Shift In Boko Haram Tactics Requires Security Forces To Adapt – Analysis
Months of battlefield losses and hundreds of defections appeared to weaken Boko Haram, but it has not stopped the extremists from continuing to terrorize the Lake Chad Basin. Experts say that because the group has
Significance Of Mombasa Port For Chinese Outreach In Africa – Analysis
Africa has emerged as a pivotal partner in China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative (MSRI), the maritime dimension of Beijing’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). One of the key footholds for Chinese inroads has been
Le moment pour l’Afrique de porter un coup décisif vis-à-vis des régimes occidentaux
Aujourd’hui et plus que jamais, le moment est venu de porter le coup final aux intérêts des Occidentaux sur le continent africain. C’est d’ailleurs le message principal des partisans des valeurs panafricaines et du monde
Alliance des États du Sahel : l’officialisation d’une stratégie de défense commune
Les pays membres de l’Alliance-Confédération des États du Sahel (AES) poursuivent l’intégration au plus haut niveau au sein de l’alliance, y compris dans le domaine sécuritaire. Une interaction de plus en plus poussée entre le