Years of violent unrest and armed conflict in Ethiopia have resulted in countless abuses in regions across the country. The last few weeks show there is no end in sight. Since April, the Ethiopian military
The Fallout in Chad from the Fighting in Darfur
War in Sudan’s Darfur region has triggered a refugee crisis in eastern Chad and raised concerns that turmoil could spread. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Enrica Picco draws upon research at the Chad-Sudan border
Le Niger est devenu le quatrième pays du Sahel à connaître un coup d’État motivé par des sentiments anti-occidentaux
Le 26 juillet 2023 à 3 heures du matin, la garde présidentielle a arrêté le président Mohamed Bazoum à Niamey, la capitale du Niger. Les troupes, dirigées par le général de brigade Abdourahmane Tchiani, ont
The monthslong conflict in Sudan has displaced over 4 million people, a UN official says
Sudan’s escalating conflict has driven more than 4 million people from their homes, including over 884,000 who have fled to neighboring countries, a U.N. official said Tuesday. The fighting has also triggered outbreaks of disease
Heavy Clashes Grip Sudan Capital as War Shows No Sign of Let-Up
Sudan’s army on Tuesday intensified efforts to gain ground in the capital Khartoum in some of the heaviest fighting since the start of a conflict with a rival military faction that has caused a growing
Political arrests, media restrictions a worry in lead up to Senegal elections
In six months’ time voters in Senegal will head to the polls to choose their next president. But observers say that government-imposed restrictions on social media, journalists and opposition parties are a sign that one
At least six killed, 12 hurt in Somalia bus explosion – state news agency
At least six people were killed in an explosion targeting a passenger bus travelling in a region outside Somalia’s capital on Wednesday, the state news agency said. Somali News Agency, citing Mohamed Ibrahim, governor of
Islamic State Claims 16 Soldiers Dead in Mali Attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali last week, which it said killed 16 soldiers. Mali’s ruling junta has not spoken about the incident since
Niger junta meets Nigeria envoys ahead of summit with regional leaders
Niger’s military junta met with two Nigerian envoys on Wednesday, offering hope for dialogue before a summit with regional leaders that could result in military action to restore democracy. The talks took place as Niger
Niger: qui est Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, le nouveau Premier ministre nommé par la junte
Les militaires auteurs du coup d’État au Niger ont annoncé, le 7 août 2023, la nomination d’un Premier ministre, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, dans un communiqué lu à la télévision nationale, au moment où des