Spahis, goumiers, tirailleurs, zouaves, tabors… Au XIXe et au XXe siècles, ils ont combattu, enrôlés de force, avec les Français, jouant souvent un rôle déterminant. Leur apport dans la guerre de 1870 contre la Prusse
Without Peace In Ethiopia, Transitional Justice Will Be Difficult – Analysis
A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Last month, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice announced the completion of the roadmap for implementing the Transitional Justice
Soft Targets, Porous Borders: Why Niger Republic Terrorists Are Trooping Into Nigeria
They take advantage of the porous borders to launch deadly attacks in northwestern Nigeria and extort people who are mostly unprotected in the area — sometimes colluding with local terrorists. With armed and menacing groups
Nigeria claims it has degraded extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
For the first time since 2020, three female suicide bombers attacked the Nigerian border town of Gwoza, where Boko Haram extremists declared a short-lived caliphate 10 years ago, signaling that the world’s longest war on
The geo-politics of Nigeria’s insecurity, By Dakuku Peterside
It is time the states address the interconnected concerns of unemployment, poverty, bad governance, injustice, resource competitiveness, and the development of an inclusive society. In the past ten years, the South-East and North-East geopolitical zones,
Boko Haram Regroups, Inflicts ‘Abject Misery’ In Niger State
Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria killed 20 young men in one of a series of early June attacks in the mountainous Shiroro communities of Niger State. Witnesses in the town of Bassa said Boko Haram
Combating Extremism In Africa: A Multidimensional Approach – Analysis
The threat posed by ISIS and Al Qaeda in Africa is constantly evolving, creating a significant challenge to regional stability and security. Over the past few years, extremist groups have adapted their tactics by exploiting
Un sommet historique à Niamey : Vers une nouvelle monnaie pour l’AES
Le samedi 6 juillet 2024, la capitale nigérienne sera le théâtre d’un événement historique : le premier sommet ordinaire des chefs d’État et de gouvernements de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES). Cette réunion marquera
Troops eliminate 11 ISWAP terrorists in Sambisa forest – Army
“The neutralisation of ISWAP terrorists and the confiscation of their weapons will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing security and stability in the area.” Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest,
Au moins 4 ressortissants chinois tués en RDC par des miliciens
Au moins quatre ressortissants chinois ont été tués mercredi matin dans une attaque lancée par des miliciens contre un site minier en Ituri, province riche en or du nord-est de la République démocratique du Congo,