An attack by rebels in Western Burundi has killed 20 people, all but one of them civilians, the government said on Saturday. The attack was claimed by the RED-Tabara rebel group, which in its own
At least 160 dead and 300 wounded after attacks by armed gangs in Nigeria
‘Bandits’ started attacks in Bokkos area and spilled into neighbouring Barkin Ladi, according to local chairman Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local
What Recurring Airstrike Mishaps Mean For Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Operations
Attacks by state and non-state actors show the extent to which civilians are increasingly getting caught in the crossfire of the raging conflict in the North West. What does this say about Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy
CEP – KAS: Sahel Monitoring October 2023
The eleventh monthly report monitoring the activities of al-Qaeda and Islamic State branches throughout the Sahel will focus on the propaganda output of these groups in October 2023. This October, the propaganda outlets linked to
Separatist Tuaregs Announce Blockade in Northern Mali
Separatist Tuareg forces on Wednesday announced they had set up a blockade on the major roads in northern Mali, where the army has made inroads in recent weeks. The Permanent Strategic Framework (CSP), an alliance
Rough waters: Houthi rebel attacks’ affect East African shippers
East African ports should expect slower business in the coming days after Yemen’s Houthi rebels stepped up attacks on ships travelling through the Red Sea to the western end of the Indian Ocean. That means
Hijacked cargo ship has moved towards Somalia, says EU naval force
The European Union’s maritime security force says it’s monitoring a Maltese-flagged merchant ship that was hijacked last week in the Arabian Sea off the Horn of Africa. Eighteen crew were on board the bulk carrier
Mali: les rebelles du CSP instaurent un blocus dans le Nord
Les rebelles du CSP (Cadre stratégique permanent) instaurent un blocus. Les principales villes du nord du pays sont concernées. Un peu plus d’un mois avoir été délogés de leur fief de Kidal par l’armée malienne
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Au Cameroun, la ville de Tokombéré, dans le département du Mayo Sawa dans l’Extrême-Nord du pays a été l’objet lundi et mardi d’affrontements entre population et forces de l’ordre. Des émeutes consécutives à une grogne
The ‘wazalendo’: Patriots at war in eastern DRC
These militiamen are ready to fight the M23 rebels alongside the Congolese army and support the re-election of Félix Tshisekedi. They’re not just thirsty for victory. The early hour doesn’t stop the “wazalendo” – “patriots”