What’s new? Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) has gained ground in the intra-jihadist fighting in north-eastern Nigeria, halting the previous momentum of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In the course of 2023, JAS
ISIS Strikes Moscow
What happened? On the evening of 22 March, militants mounted a harrowing attack on Crocus City Hall, a music venue in the suburbs of Moscow, taking at least 139 lives. Surveillance camera footage from inside
Growing Influence Of Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) In The Central African Republic (CAR)
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, heightening tensions with the West and bringing international sanctions, the Kremlin strives to increase its influence in the countries of the “Global South.” In the Central African Republic, the
SÉNÉGAL: Macron appelle Faye : “Partenariat renforcé” ou mainmise néocoloniale?
SÉNÉGAL : Macron appelle Faye : “Partenariat renforcé” ou mainmise néocoloniale ? Le président français, Emmanuel Macron, s’est empressé de féliciter le nouveau président sénégalais, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, et de lui proposer un “partenariat renforcé”.
Putin discusses security cooperation with West and Central African leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security and economic cooperation with Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita by phone on Wednesday, both countries said, a day after Putin held a similar call with the junta leader in
Guerre au Soudan: un groupe rebelle armé du Darfour rejoint l’armée du général al-Buhran
Au Soudan, alors que la crise humanitaire s’empire, un groupe armé du Darfour – l’Armée de libération du Soudan (SLA), du chef rebelle Minni Minawi, également gouverneur du Darfour – annonce avoir rejoint l’armée du
Expansion of Houthi Activities in the Red Sea
During the past two months the activities of the Houthis in Yemen have expanded. They have continued attacking targets they define as “Israeli” or “supporting Israel,” mainly vessels sailing in the Red Sea on sea
Living On Edge In A Terrorised Nigerian City
The Bright Ogbuabia family are yet to enjoy the peace that comes with finally owning their own home. The violence around them has left indelible marks, and they wonder when it will all end. The
Mon Dieu, la Russie et la Chine vont piller l’Afrique
… Alors que nous, nous leur apportions la «civilisation» ! À chaque fois, je suis étonné de la manière dont on caricature les activités russes ou chinoises en Afrique. Enfin, à demi étonné, car je
Russia’s Engagement In Africa Requires An In-Depth Study – Interview
Within the current geopolitical changes, Africa is experiencing sharp disintegration characterized by differences in political systems, economic structures and cultural norms in member countries. Unfortunately, military takeovers have become a distinctive feature (or accepted form)