Six members of the Al-Shabaab militant group have been killed in a crossfire with military personnel. The clash occurred in Sarira, in the lower part of the Northeastern Region (NER) where officers had been deployed
Africa’s Food Security Beyond Russian Grains Partnerships – OpEd
Until sustainable food security is established through modernizing agriculture and ensuring adequate support for local farmers, Russia’s grain supply would still remain as a soft bait (i) to reinforce the existing time-tested relationships with Africa
China’s Mediation Diplomacy Hits A Roadblock In Africa – Analysis
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in April 2022, signals a clear break from the country’s traditional non-interference policy and reflects its aspiration to be a global security provider. But as China stumbles to protect
US General Explains US Movements, Partnerships In West Africa – Interview
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command’s Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America’s military withdrawal, following the country’s July 2023 coup. Per an
West Africa struggles with rising violence
Benin and Togo emerged as the most affected areas, with a 18% rise in violent incidents compared to the previous period. Northern Benin, in particular, experienced heightened insecurity, with kidnappings and attacks on civilians becoming
Éthiopie : les rebelles Amhara battent en retraite
Après deux jours d’intenses combats dans la région d’Amhara, les rebelles connus sous le nom de « forces Fano » se sont retirés de Gondar, une ville importante du nord du pays. Selon les informations
La Guinée-Bissau incinère 2,6 tonnes de cocaïne
Saisies il y a près de deux semaines à l’aéroport de Bissau à bord d’un jet privé en provenance du Venezuela, 2,6 tonnes de cocaïne ont été incinérées jeudi 19 septembre par la police judiciaire.
RDC: au moins onze morts en Ituri dans de nouvelles violences entre milices
La situation reste tendue dans la province de l’Ituri, dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), après plusieurs affrontements intercommunautaires en début de semaine. Au moins 11 personnes sont décédées dans le territoire
Hungary PM’s African Adventure Sparks Speculation
From a favour for Orban’s son, to murky business and resource deals, to an intelligence hub for Russia, the motives behind Hungary’s planned military mission to Chad remain opaque.You can call it boundless ambition when
Amid International Silence, Guinea’s Coup Regime Imperils Transition
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over the past three years, the Sahel and West Africa have seen an alarming number of military coups. With the region’s stability and security hanging in the balance, the international community has promoted