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Another War Breaks Out in Northern Ethiopia, as the Threat of Disintegration Looms
“The worst-case scenario is unfolding in Ethiopia,” Gabriel Bizuneh tells me, as he organizes in the Ethiopian community in Washington, D.C. Once again, the federal government is at war with another region in a federal
People Try To Storm French Military Base In Chad
A French military nurse shot and killed on Tuesday a Chadian soldier he was treating and who attacked him with a scalpel in a French forces base in Faya-Largeau, in northern Chad. Media reports including
Central African States Suspend Gabon’s Membership, Call for Return to Constitutional Order
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has suspended Gabon’s membership during an extraordinary summit in Djibloho, Equatorial Guinea, and condemned the use of force to resolve political conflicts. One week after a coup
Guinea: four dead in clashes with security forces on the eve of coup anniversary
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A national program in Niger encouraged jihadis to defect. The coup put its future in jeopardy
It took months of convincing before the former jihadi commander decided to defect, trading in his guns and wealth for amnesty and a chance to live with his family. Before leaving the Islamic State group,
France reportedly in talks with Niger for possible withdrawal of its troops
Discussions are under way for the ‘partial withdrawal’ of troops amid frayed ties following July 26 coup, according to reports. France is reported to be in talks with Niger’s military about possible withdrawal of French
US envoy visits Chad border with Sudan, vows to respond to atrocities
The U.S. envoy to the United Nations met Sudanese refugees fleeing ethnic and sexual violence on Wednesday and said the United States would “do everything in our power to prevent and respond to mass atrocities”
More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital
More than 50 security forces were killed and dozens wounded during intense fighting with jihadis in northern Burkina Faso, the army said Tuesday. Seventeen soldiers and three dozen volunteer fighters, who assist the military, were
China’s United Front Strategy in Africa
China’s United Front work co-opts well-placed individuals and organizations to cultivate support for and defend China’s goals and interests while isolating China’s opponents in Africa. A key pillar of China’s efforts to gain influence in