The government of El Gedaref in eastern Sudan has deported forces affiliated with the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minawi (SLM-MM) on Monday, following “isolated and limited friction” with members of another SLM faction
Hemedti denounces El Burhan ‘impulsive’ Sudan-IGAD split
The commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, has urged the leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) not to consider Sudan’s withdrawal from IGAD, as announced by
Eritrea military training camps raise concerns about security in eastern Sudan
The ongoing militarisation and increased armament of ‘popular resistance’ groups in eastern Sudan has raised fears about renewed tribal conflicts in the region. The establishment of training camps by armed movements from eastern and western
The Horn Of Africa States: Healing The Constant Turbulence – OpEd
The political crisis in the region kept stressing it. Unrest in the Tigray State, the war that erupted in the Amhara state, the stressed relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea kept the northern parts of the
Niger’s Pivot To Moscow: What’s Next For US Engagement In Africa? – Analysis
On March 12, a delegation of US officials arrived in Niamey in a highly anticipated meeting on the future of US-Niger relations. The entourage of high-level US diplomats and military officials included the AFRICOM Commander
Eid al-Fitr holiday 2024: Free events, concerts, fireworks across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced a packed calendar of events for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, from theater to concerts and daily firework displays. Public and private sector employees in the Kingdom will get five days off
Death toll rises in Kogi attack
The Leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi State, Elias Atabor, has urged the federal government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Mr Atabor
NAFDAC arrests drug hawkers, seizes N50 million worth of products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested drug hawkers and seized drugs worth N50 million in Apapa, Lagos State. The items were seized by NAFDAC’s investigation and enforcement directorate
Nigerian army contradicts self on recovery of weapons from murdered 17 soldiers
Two army officials spoke separately on Wednesday concerning the murder of the 17 soldiers in the state. The Nigerian army has contradicted itself on the recovery of arms and ammunition reportedly snatched from 17 soldiers
Airstrike targets Al-Shabaab leader in southern Somalia
An airstrike targeted Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Diriye alias Abu Ubaidah, multiple sources told Garowe Online, in the latest pursuit against the militants who control large swathes of rural central and southern regions of the country.