For years, France choreographed the politics of the Sahel with soldiers and secret deals. Today, the tables have turned For half a century, Niger’s plains fed France’s atomic dreams. The uranium pulled from the ground
Families gunned down, held at ransom as they flee Darfur’s killing fi…
Families gunned down as they huddled for safety. Young children weeping over their mother’s body in the desert. Doctors seized for ransom and executed. Such are the stories trickling out of El Fashir, the Sudanese
France is a state sponsor of terror, AES countries declare
“Nostalgic for the colonial era and concerned by the loss of influence in Sahel”, France is intent on destabilizing the AES by providing intelligence, “logistical support, arms and ammunition” to the terrorist groups, Mali, Burkina
Pourquoi Trump veut-il intervenir militairement au Nigeria sous prétexte de sauver les chrétiens ?
Le président américain Donald Trump a annoncé avoir ordonné au Pentagone de se préparer à une éventuelle intervention militaire au Nigeria si le gouvernement nigérian persistait à tolérer le massacre de chrétiens, comme il l’a
Terror Attacks Rise in Niger as Junta Focuses on Regime Security
Villagers gathered for evening prayers at the mosque in Manda, Niger, on June 20. Soon after, the killers arrived. Terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State group (IS) slaughtered 70 worshippers at the mosque. The handful
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians
Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have
On the trail of migrant smugglers 2/3: Shipwreck survivor to stand trial for involuntary homicide
At the Paris Court of Justice, Ibrahim A. is trying to prove his innocence to the investigating judge questioning him. “I come from Darfur,” he says. “We don’t even have a sea where you could
El Fasher Falls; Islamic State Kidnaps American: Africa File, October 30, 2025
Key Takeaways: Sudan The Rapid Support (RSF) Forces captured remaining Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) positions in el Fasher, giving the group control of all population centers in western Sudan and solidifying a de facto partition.
Troops foil terror attacks, kill many in north-east Nigeria
Mr Uba said the operations demonstrated the troops’ determination to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and deny them freedom of action. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant successes in the ongoing counter-terrorism
Egypt Becomes Central to Middle East Peace and Security
Egypt is emerging as a pivotal actor and trusted mediator in many of the key security challenges facing the region. Egyptian security personnel are instrumental in advancing the implementation of the Trump 20 Point Plan