The United Arab Emirates announced on Wednesday that it had foiled an illegal arms trafficking operation intended for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), amid the ongoing civil war in Sudan. According to Attorney General Hamad
Burkina Faso Remains The Country Most Impacted By Terrorism
For the second year in a row, Burkina Faso is the nation most affected by terrorism in the world, according to the latest edition of the Global Terrorism Index. Australia’s Institute for Economics and Peace
Can Europe Compete In Africa’s New Great Game? – Analysis
In the aftermath of decolonization, Europe’s engagement with Africa was largely shaped by a developmental ethos rooted in normative ideals—shared values, democracy promotion, and human rights. For decades, European policy focused on capacity-building and humanitarian
The Horn of Africa States: Somalia And The New Hydrocarbon Frontier – OpEd
In these uncertain and turbulent times, there is always the talk about the end of the usage of hydrocarbons in the near future. This, is far from the reality, at least for the foreseeable future.
Sudan army builds tunnels to shield drones, strategic weapons – sources
The Sudanese army is building tunnels inside several military bases to protect strategic weapons and drones, sources told Sudan Tribune on Thursday. Armed drones have helped the Sudanese army shift the momentum in its conflict
ISIS Loses Ground in Puntland as Final Offensive Gains Momentum
The ISIS militants in the northeastern state of Somalia — Puntland, are increasingly losing ground as the region pulls the final assault on the group, whose activities had raised concerns among stakeholders, including the US
Benin Tensions With Burkina, Niger Open Door For Jihadists
Diplomatic tensions between Benin and its junta-led Sahel neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso have led to a security vacuum which jihadists are exploiting with ever-deadlier attacks, analysts told AFP. North Benin, which borders both Niger
Rubio To Host Signing Of Agreement Between Rwanda, DR Congo
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday will host the signing of an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo following a truce pledge, officials said. The State Department on its public
W.African Bloc Slams ‘Barbaric’ Benin Jihadist Attack
West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Thursday condemned an attack by suspected jihadists which killed 54 troops in northern Benin as a “barbaric and cowardly act”. After authorities previously gave a death toll of eight
Africa File, April 24, 2025: JNIM’s Growing Pressure on Benin; Turkey to Somalia; Salafi-Jihadi Cells Continue to Grow Across Nigeria
Benin. Al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel carried out its deadliest-ever attack in Benin as it continues to increase the lethality of its operations in Benin throughout 2025. The latest attacks are significantly more lethal