Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in less than a year, and their al-Qaida-linked rivals are capitalizing on the deadlock and perceived weakness of armed groups that signed a
Mozambique insurgency leader Omar killed by armed forces, ministry says
Mozambique’s armed forces have killed the alleged leader of an Islamic State-linked insurgency concentrated in the gas-rich northern Cabo Delgado province, the defence ministry said on Friday. Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Abu Sulayfa
US warns military takeovers in Africa’s Sahel hamper fight against terrorism in the volatile region
The United States warned Friday that the string of military takeovers in Africa’s Sahel region will hamper the fight against terrorism and demanded that Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers deny safe haven to terrorist groups including al-Qaida
Somali forces capture major al Shabaab militia stronghold
Somalia’s army and allied fighters on Friday captured the town of El Buur, the al Shabaab militia’s main stronghold in the country’s central region, a significant breakthrough in the government’s campaign against the al Qaeda-linked
The Rise of the Gangsta Militariat
The latest generation of African coupists offers definitive proof that the armed forces are the greatest victims of military rule. The latest crop of putschists across West Africa shares a number of important features with
Coup d’Etat au Gabon : le général Brice Oligui Nguema nommé « président de la transition »
Plus tôt dans la journée, des militaires, parmi lesquels des membres de la garde républicaine, ont placé le président gabonais, Ali Bongo, en « résidence surveillée » et ont proclamé la dissolution des institutions et
Coup d’Etat au Niger : les chefs de la diplomatie de l’UE se réunissent pour discuter d’une réponse
La réunion qui doit se tenir à Tolède doit aboutir à la mise en place d’un cadre juridique permettant de cibler plus précisément individus et organisations. Les chefs de la diplomatie de l’Union européenne (UE)
How The Sahel’s Tribal Divisions Undermine Security In Conflict-Prone African Region – Analysis
Africa is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, histories and identities that have woven together to form an intricate social fabric. But there is perhaps no other region that better demonstrates the continent’s resulting
The Horn Of Africa States: Why It Matters To The World – OpEd
The Red Sea, the Bab El Mandeb Straits, the Gulf of Aden, and the Somali Sea represent a major waterway that most powerful nations use and envy control of. This waterway is further complimented by
Jihadist Groups Remain Active In Niger Republic Despite New Military Leadership
The junta in Niger claimed deteriorating security was a justification for their taking over, but attacks by jihadist groups affiliated with both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State on civilians and military targets have continued since