The month of May saw a significant increase in social media output from both the Islamic State as well as JNIM–as was expected given the continuous rise of online activities of both groups in recent
Egypt Deploys Troops, Weapons in Somalia, Raising Tensions in the Horn of Africa
Latest Developments Egypt is reportedly sending 10,000 troops to Somalia, in a move that signals a potential major escalation in the Horn of Africa. On August 29, two Egyptian military planes carrying weapons and ammunition
Russia’s Latest Military Aid To Mali Confirms Its Regional Anti-Terrorist Commitment
Instead of fleeing in the face of foreign-backed Al Qaeda-connected terrorists recently declaring war on it in Mali, Russia proved that it’s ready to double down by doing its utmost to ensure that its regional
Close Russian Partner Algeria Wants Wagner To Withdraw From Mali
The best scenario is that Algeria candidly explains its interests in this conflict to Russia and pledges not to provide any material support to the Tuaregs as a goodwill gesture for maintaining their strategic partnership.
Le président du Sénégal appelle l’Europe à s’engager pour la stabilité au Sahel
Le président sénégalais Diomaye Faye a appelé jeudi l’Europe à contribuer davantage à la lutte contre l’instabilité au Sahel, lors d’une rencontre avec le Premier ministre espagnol Pedro Sánchez, qui a exprimé la volonté d’engagement
Nord du Mali : sept séparatistes tués par une frappe de drone
L’armée malienne affirme avoir détruit « deux véhicules chargés de matériel de guerre appartenant aux groupes armés terroristes ». Dans un communiqué diffusé mardi 27 août, les groupes armés séparatistes au Mali ont reconnu la
Nord du Mali : au moins quinze civils tués, dont des enfants, dans des frappes de drone
Les frappes ont eu lieu à Tin Zaouatine, tout près de la frontière avec l’Algérie, là où l’armée malienne et ses alliés russes avaient subi fin juillet une lourde défaite face aux séparatistes et aux
In Sudan, Aid Workers Are Paying With Their Lives As War Rages
Since the war in Sudan started, reports show that up to 87 offices have been vandalised, 53 relief stores pillaged, and over 40,000 tons of WFP food assistance stolen. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says
El Sisi reiterates Egypt’s push for Sudan peace
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to ending the conflict in Sudan, emphasising the need for international cooperation to resolve the ongoing political and humanitarian crises. In a meeting yesterday with UN
Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM’s Field Commander Claims Sahelian Armies, Turkish, And Russian Allies, Face ‘Strategic Failure’ In Ending Jihad In Sahel; Calls On Muslims To Join Fight, ‘Fulfill Duty Of Jihad’
On August 15, 2024, the Al-Zallaqa Media Foundation, the media arm of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), published a 16-minute video of an audio speech