The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an
Wagner Fighters Run Massive Opioid Ring In The CAR
Key Takeaways:Former Wagner Group mercenaries in the Central African Republic have built a high-dose tramadol trafficking network centered on the Oubangui River, supplying mines, militias, and local markets.The drug, often stronger than pharmaceutical doses and
The War Of Mirrors: Polisario In The Sahara, Parti National Rifain (PNR) In The Rif – Analysis
Key Takeaways:The Parti national rifain (PNR) seeks to internationalize a claim for restoring the short-lived 1921–1926 Republic of the Rif, presenting it as a suspended sovereign state while distinguishing historical anti-colonial resistance from contemporary separatism.The
Renewed Tensions Between Ethiopia and Tigray Threaten to Draw in the Wider Region
Tensions between the Ethiopian Government’s National Defense Force (ENDF) and the ethno-nationalist Tigray’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have escalated in recent weeks, with a drone strike on the city of Mekelle, nestled in the south-east of
How Stable is Mali’s Junta?
Recent successes in hostage diplomacy in the Sahel, such as the release of Kevin Rideout, stand in stark contrast to the grim reality of Mali’s current security landscape. Mali’s junta is deeply embattled, even as
Airstrikes Alone Are Not a Panacea Against Terrorist Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kinetic action continues to play a defining role in countries’ counterterrorism strategies in Africa, even in the face of mounting criticism due to civilian deaths. From the Sahel to the Lake Chad Basin and Somalia,
Tigray on the Precipice; New FDLR Demobilization Plan; Saudi Red Sea Task Force: Africa File, August 6, 2026
Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. The Ethiopian military (ENDF) and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) engaged in major but thus far limited fighting in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, increasing the immediate risk of miscalculation or further escalation
The Drone Attack on Egypt and the Widening Middle East War
Last week, Egypt’s Damietta Port was the target of a drone attack, allegedly directed by Iran—which would make it the first attack on the country by a foreign actor since 1973. This event should not
Military Places Bounty on Top ISWAP Leaders After Intelligence Breakthrough in Lake Chad
Military Places Bounty on Top ISWAP Leaders After Intelligence Breakthrough in Lake Chad The military has announced a substantial financial reward for information leading to the arrest of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, identified as
Somalie : 19 marins retenus en otage après le détournement d’un chimiquier par des pirates
Les 19 membres d’équipage du M/T Asana, un navire-citerne battant pavillon tanzanien détourné à la mi-juillet au large du Yémen, sont toujours retenus en otage par des pirates somaliens. Le navire est actuellement ancré près