Des personnes déplacées passent devant un drapeau tigréen dans le camp de déplacés de Tshehaye. (Photo : AFP/Michele Spatari) L’escalade rapide des tensions autour de la direction de l’Autorité transitoire du Tigré a mis la
Africa File, April 3, 2025: Russia-Sahel Summit; Sahelian Juntas Target Chinese Mining; M23 Loses Walikale but Uganda Leaves Vacuum
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Diplomatic Setbacks in Democratic Republic of Congo as Crisis Continues
Following several setbacks in a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the March 23 Movement (M23) /Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) has entrenched its positions across the territories
Between Islamic State and Al-Shabaab: An Embattled Mogadishu?
Al-Shabaab, al Qaeda’s affiliate in East Africa, has made significant territorial gains in central Somalia since it launched its Shabelle offensive in February of 2025. Al-Shabaab has rapidly expanded its foothold, exploiting the Somali Armed
Libya Emerges as an Arena for U.S.-Russia Competition
The fall of Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011 left Libya divided between two rival administrations, opening the country to interference by major powers seeking geopolitical advantage. Fourteen years after Qadhafi’s collapse, big power rivalry
Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine As They Deepen Ties
Russia and a group of west African countries led by military juntas hailed growing military ties at a summit in Moscow on Thursday, with some condemning Ukraine as a “terrorist” state. Facing isolation in the
Over 600 SPLA-IO fighters defect to SSPDF
More than 600 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) have defected to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), one of the defectors has said. The group, led by Brigadier General Gabriel
RSF deputy leader threatens to invade northern Sudan states
The deputy commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Abdel Rahim Hamdan Daglo, threatened on Wednesday to invade two northern states after his paramilitary group suffered significant battlefield setbacks, according to a video statement. The
Livestock Theft Is Central To Jihadist Economy In West Africa
Musa was asleep in the village of Dusuman in northeast Nigeria when he was awoken by a sharp burst of gunfire and Boko Haram stole his main source of livelihood — his livestock. “They came
Starvation threatens Sudan’s El Fasher as RSF siege cuts supplies
The humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, has deteriorated sharply amid severe food shortages, residents and aid workers said. This has prompted activists to call for emergency airdrops to