Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali where they face possible attacks by jihadists. An al-Qaeda affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on
From Hargeisa to Berbera: Somaliland Voices React to Israel’s Recognition
Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland draws praise, caution, and strategic debate at home while triggering backlash from Somalia, Turkey, and the African Union Israel formally recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state on
Mali : Des sites industriels attaqués à Bafoulabé, trois personnes enlevées
Une attaque armée d’envergure a visé, dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, plusieurs installations industrielles dans le cercle de Bafoulabé, à l’ouest du Mali. L’assaut a provoqué d’importants dégâts matériels et l’enlèvement de trois
Les attaques du JNIM dans l’ouest du Mali redéfinissent le conflit au Sahel
En attaquant les artères de transport, les camions-citernes et les centres de population dans l’ouest du Mali, la coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako. Le 1er
Ten security trends in Africa in 2025 in charts
Africa’s complex security landscape has been shaken by the combined effects of the growing regionalization of conflicts, offensives by militant Islamist groups, military coups and rivalries between outside actors. A return to images in the
Israel Recognizes Somaliland; US ISIS Strikes in Nigeria; JNIM Attacks US Gold Mine in Mali: Africa File, January 8, 2026
Key Takeaways: Somaliland. Israel became the first state to formally recognize the Somali breakaway region Somaliland. Israel’s controversial move is likely intended to develop Israeli strategic depth in the Red Sea region and furthers the
CAR Sees Post-poll Clashes Between Army, Militia In Southeast
Clashes in the Central African Republic between a militia, the army and Russian Wagner Group mercenaries since last month’s elections have left one person dead, the authorities said on Wednesday. Deputy prosecutor Alain Tolmo said
RSF transfers dozens of West Kordofan detainees to Nyala
Volunteers said on Thursday that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have transferred dozens of detainees from West Kordofan to Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The RSF is holding more than 19,000 people, including 5,000
Building on Egypt and Israel’s Uneasy Gas Deal
Israel’s approval of the delayed export agreement is a welcome development, but U.S. officials should view it as the start, not the end, of efforts to ease tensions between two key peace partners. On December
Somali National Army Kills Five Al-Shabaab Militants in Gedo
Somalia, 6 January 2026 The Somali National Army (SNA) killed five Al-Shabaab militants during a planned operation in Gedo region, south of the country, on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement. The