The federal government of Somalia may delay planned operations against Al-Shabaab militants due to inadequate preparations and lack of confirmation from frontline nations whether they will participate in the crackdown or not, several months after
Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly: Sahel Province’s Morality Police Conduct Executions And Amputations; Extend Influence Into New Parts Of Mali, Where Locals Have Returned Following Displacement By Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM
Issue 405 of Islamic State (ISIS) weekly magazine Al-Naba’, which was published on August 24, 2023,[1] contains a two-page article detailing recent activities of the Islamic State Sahel Province in Niger and Mali. In addition
Cross-Border Showdown: Haftar’s Forces Launch Airborne Assault on Chadian Rebel Stronghold
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Libya and its neighboring countries, Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar have initiated an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters situated in the
Sudan: Challenges of the Humanitarian Intervention
Three months ago, a ferocious conflict erupted, though still going on in Khartoum, Capital of the Sudan, and other regions. War or whatever the description of human suffering in Sudan has long been waged under
Wagner’s Blowback to Russia in Africa?
It was a fortnight ago when the world was stunned by the abortive Putsch launched by the Wagner Group inside Russia. After a quick march that almost made it to Moscow was abruptly halted after
Niger Crisis: A Tipping Point In The Fight Against Extremist Insurgents?
The coup in Niger could significantly hinder Nigeria’s anti-terrorism efforts against Boko Haram and the Islamic State in North East Nigeria, destabilise the wider region, and further jeopardise democratic governance, observers say. The recent coup
Niger Shakes Off Neo-Colonialism – Analysis
The July 26 coup in the West African nation of Niger, a former French colony, has succeeded in the impossible: pushing Ukraine off the lips of Western leaders and off the front pages of the
Au Niger, la France lâchée par ses alliés
La crise au Niger rythme l’actualité de l’été 2023. En remettant l’intervention militaire à l’ordre du jour, alors qu’elle semblait s’éloigner, le sommet de la CEDEAO du 10 août à Abuja a été un des
Ethiopia And Kenya’s BRICS Consideration: Balancing Interests Between BRICS And The West – OpEd
Over the past few decades, China, India, Brazil, South Africa and others have experienced rapid economic growth and have emerged as major players on the world stage. This rise of the rest has posed challenges
Niger Rejects Rules-Based Order – OpEd
The coup in the West African state of Niger on July 26 and the Russia-Africa Summit the next day in St. Petersburg are playing out in the backdrop of multipolarity in the world order. Seemingly