Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has again claimed control of the contested Ukrainian city of Bakhmut — a claim yet again denied by Kyiv, which says its forces are still fighting southwest of the industrial town
Russia criticised at UN as more civilians killed in war zones
The United Nations estimates nearly 17,000 civilians were killed last year in conflicts, an increase of 53% compared with year before. The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts and their humanitarian aftershocks has skyrocketed,
Niger: France is testing its new military approach in Africa
Acting in support and not instead of: the French armies had to learn the lessons of their forced exit from Mali in the summer of 2022 and are today testing a discreet partnership in Niger,
Congo files new complaint to ICC against Rwanda’s military and M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday made another formal referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure the court will focus on what it calls the systematic pillaging of its natural resources in eastern
‘A day without press’ in Guinea as the media snubs ruling junta
Several private media and online outlets in Guinea launched a one-day boycott of news in protest at press and internet restrictions by the authorities. The protest was announced Monday after the ruling military shut down
Chinese hackers attacked Kenya State agencies -Reuters
Chinese hackers targeted Kenya’s government in a widespread, years-long series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, according to three sources, cybersecurity research reports and Reuters’ own analysis of technical data related to
Kenya foils Al-Shabaab attack
Security forces in Kenya foiled a deadly Al-Shabaab raid, authorities confirmed, just a few days after top officials from Kenya and Somalia signed a joint agreement that would foster the opening of the porous border
DRC plans to take majority stake in joint minerals venture with China
The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70 percent from 32 percent, on concerns the deal gives away too much of
Guinea’s suppression of protests stokes anger against military
Anti-government protests are gaining momentum in Guinea as frustrations with the interim military government increases. With the acrid smell of burning tyres hanging in the air, Conakry resident Mariame Diallo pointed to blood splatters on
Borno IDPs Decry Lack Of Security In Resettlement Camps
Displaced persons who have been resettled by the government have been raising alarm about their safety as terrorists still intrude on their communities to rob them of their livestock and other valuables. Ya Hindi’s troubles