When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and a 21-gun salute. Analysts say
DRC’s Tshisekedi set for China visit, minerals trade deal in the offing
The President of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, will visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals. A
Military leaders from Nigeria, Liberia, US, others meet to strategize on countering terrorism
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders’ collaboration. At the recently concluded Africa Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2023, Christopher Musa, a major general and Infantry Corps commander,
Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it would help the energy-rich country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products. The $19 billion facility built
China’s Policing Models Make Inroads in Africa
China’s expanded police engagements in Africa could have potentially far-reaching consequences for African security governance. Ugandan Special Forces and over 30 Chinese commandos conducted a joint operation in January 2022, leading to the capture and
Tchad: l’identité et les méthodes des responsables des attaques dans le sud-ouest interrogent
Le sud-ouest du Tchad en proie à des attaques depuis bientôt deux mois. De nombreux villages dans les départements du Nya Pendé et du Mont de Lam, dans la région du Logone oriental, subissent les
Guinée : face aux restrictions, la presse annonce boycotter la junte
Les associations de presse guinéennes ont annoncé lundi boycotter toutes les activités des autorités dominées par les militaires tant que la junte ne lèvera pas les restrictions imposées à la diffusion de l’information, comme la
Niger : la France teste sa nouvelle approche militaire en Afrique
Agir en appui et non à la place de : les armées françaises ont dû tirer les leçons de leur sortie contrainte du Mali à l’été 2022 et testent aujourd’hui au Niger un partenariat discret,
Mauritania’s ruling party wins local and legislative polls ahead of presidential contest
The ruling party in Mauritania scored a comfortable victory in last week’s legislative and local elections, according to official results on Sunday, a litmus test for the veteran head of state ahead of next year’s
Rebel or bandit? His life illuminates Ethiopia’s hidden insurgency.
Nothing illustrates the violence and intrigue that has engulfed southern Ethiopia like the life of Fekade Abdisa. A rebel and former prisoner, Fekade has also been called a bandit chief and double agent. Residents say