Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence jumped by 20 percent in the past year, claiming more than 23,000 lives—a new record. Over 80 percent of these deaths were in the Sahel and Somalia. Highlights Sahel
Russia recruits for armed force ‘Africa Corps’ to replace Wagner
Russia, in a new push to expand its influence in Africa, is recruiting for an armed force to replace the Wagner group’s mercenaries across the continent. The Africa Corps would bolster Russia’s military presence with
Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies
In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s
Battles continue in Sudan capital, relative calm in Babanousa
Fierce fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Khartoum state yesterday. A person was killed, and three others were injured when missiles hit the northern part of
Rising civilian death toll as RSF attacks West Kordofan base
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an offensive on the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) 22nd Infantry Division headquarters in Babanousa, West Kordofan, yesterday, after three days of fierce clashes in the town. Clashes continued in
RSF down ‘Iranian-made drone’ in Sudan capital
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said they downed a Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) Iranian-made Mohajer-6 drone in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital Khartoum, yesterday morning. A relative calm takes hold in Babanousa, West
Sudan: Battles Continue in Sudan Capital, Relative Calm in Babanousa
Fierce fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Khartoum state yesterday. A person was killed, and three others were injured when missiles hit the northern part of
Africa: UN Chief Urges Leaders to Root Out Terrorism in Africa
The UN Chief Mr Guterres says, in just a matter of years, Africa has become the “global epicentre of terrorism”. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on African leaders to root out terrorism and violent
Un bateau sri-lankais “détourné par des pirates somaliens” a été libéré
Les forces spéciales et les garde-côtes des Seychelles ont repris le contrôle d’un bateau sri-lankais “détourné par des pirates armés somaliens” dans l’océan Indien, a annoncé lundi la présidence de l’archipel dans un communiqué. Le
Mali: Extremism and Terrorism
On November 29, 2023, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), published leaked documents by Project Raven, a confidential surveillance initiative that assists the United Arab Emirates in surveilling other governments, militants, and human rights