The United States warned Friday that the string of military takeovers in Africa’s Sahel region will hamper the fight against terrorism and demanded that Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers deny safe haven to terrorist groups including al-Qaida
Somali forces capture major al Shabaab militia stronghold
Somalia’s army and allied fighters on Friday captured the town of El Buur, the al Shabaab militia’s main stronghold in the country’s central region, a significant breakthrough in the government’s campaign against the al Qaeda-linked
The Rise of the Gangsta Militariat
The latest generation of African coupists offers definitive proof that the armed forces are the greatest victims of military rule. The latest crop of putschists across West Africa shares a number of important features with
How The Sahel’s Tribal Divisions Undermine Security In Conflict-Prone African Region – Analysis
Africa is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, histories and identities that have woven together to form an intricate social fabric. But there is perhaps no other region that better demonstrates the continent’s resulting
Jihadist Groups Remain Active In Niger Republic Despite New Military Leadership
The junta in Niger claimed deteriorating security was a justification for their taking over, but attacks by jihadist groups affiliated with both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State on civilians and military targets have continued since
Le Mali et le Burkina autorisés à intervenir militairement au Niger
Le Niger a autorisé l’intervention des armées du Mali et du Burkina Faso sur son territoire en cas d’agression. C’est ce qui ressort des conclusions de la visite d’officiels malien et burkinabè à Niamey. C’est
En Afrique, le modèle Wagner risque de perdurer
La question de l’avenir de Wagner est posée après la mort présumée de son chef Evguéni Prigojine, mais la Russie a tout intérêt à ce que continuent les activités protéiformes du groupe en Afrique, un
Sahel : Le Niger autorise les armées du Burkina et du Mali à intervenir « en cas d’agression »
Les forces armées du Burkina Faso et du Mali sont autorisées à intervenir sur le territoire du Niger « en cas d’agression », selon l’annonce de l’actuel pouvoir nigérien. Les ministres des Affaires étrangères du
Should Niger’s coup heighten fears over terrorism in the Sahel?
Niger has been hit by multiple jihadist attacks since its president was overthrown last month, but observers caution against concluding that a long-running insurgency is shifting into higher gear as post-coup uncertainty mounts. Since 2015,
Libya captures Islamic State leader behind 2018 capital bombing
The Islamic State has exploited the chaos in Libya to extend its influence. Libyan authorities have arrested an Islamic State leader suspected of having planned three deadly attacks in Libya’s capital in 2018, the UN-backed