Deux groupements affiliés au gouvernement d’unité nationale se sont affrontés en plein cœur de la capitale. Des combats ont opposé dans la nuit de dimanche 28 à lundi 29 mai deux groupes armés influents en
8 killed in northern Cameroon by Boko Haram fighters, regional official says
Extremist fighters killed eight people including soldiers in multiple attacks in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, a regional official said. Fighters with Boko Haram killed three customs officers, three soldiers and two civilians in separate attacks
At least 17 civilians killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
At least 17 people were killed by extremist rebels in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, local authorities said. Civilians were killed by fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces — believed to be linked with the
After Shekau: Confronting Jihadists in Nigeria’s North East
An ISIS franchise is tightening its hold on parts of north-eastern Nigeria near Lake Chad. Abuja should enhance its containment strategy, helping rival militants surrender, protecting internally displaced persons and working with neighbouring countries to
Fighting among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
hat is happening? Rival jihadist groups are fighting for control of swathes of north-eastern Nigeria, centred in Borno state on the borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger, a topographically diverse region encompassing grasslands, forests, mountains
Security and Stabilization in Africa: The Sahel
When May 30, 20231:00 pm – 2:30 pm Where Zoom Webinar
Darfur governor urges civilians to take up arms amidst escalating violence
The governor of Darfur, leader of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), has called on citizens to defend their property against looting and theft following the outbreak of armed conflict between the government army and the
Retired military mobilized to support Sudan’s army in conflict against RSF
Sudan’s Defence Minister, Yassin Ibrahim Yassin, called on Friday to mobilise retired officers and soldiers to support the army in its ongoing conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which started 41 days ago. The
Warring Sudanese sides violated short-term ceasefire: Saudi, US statement
Saudi Arabia and the US said both warring Sudanese sides violated the short-term ceasefire, according to a joint statement Sunday released evening. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to and
Algeria’s growing concerns over instability in Mali
In an interview with Le Figaro on 29 December 2022, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune deplored the deployment of Russian Wagner Group mercenaries to his country’s neighbour, Mali. Tebboune was quoted as saying that the money