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Chad said Wednesday that its troops had killed “bandits” in an unprecedented joint operation in neighboring Central African Republic (CAR), whose border area is gripped by ethnic unrest. “The Chadian and CAR armed forces carried
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Il y a deux semaines, Moutaz, un habitant de Bahri, voit arriver dans son quartier du nord de Khartoum des Forces de soutien rapide. Les paramilitaires ont garé leurs véhicules devant l’entrée, raconte-t-il. « Ils
An Epidemic of Lawlessness
Rising vigilantism in Nigeria reflects public cynicism about law enforcement and the judicial system. Last month, some students of Obafemi Awolowo Hall, a student residential hall at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, set upon one
Jihadists Warn Members To Beware Online ‘Deepfakes’
Jihadists with ties to Al-Qaeda have warned followers about the possibility that “deepfake” Artificial Intelligence technology could be used to get into, or influence their online discussions. Security Services, the message suggests, could use fake
Congo army, M23 rebels trade blame as ceasefire fails to hold
The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have traded blame with M23 rebels following a spate of violence despite an existing ceasefire. The M23 first accused the Congolese army of resuming fighting
Sudan: Airstrikes in Khartoum as conflict enters 2nd month
Airstrikes once again hit the capital Khartoum and its sister cities Omdurman and Bahri across the Nile, days after the warring generals agreed to a humanitarian truce. Battles raged in the streets of Khartoum as
Suspected Boko Haram member kills self with explosives to evade arrest in Kaduna
A man suspected to be Boko Haram member ended up blowing himself with explosives to evade arrest in Kaduna city. According to eye witnesses, “the family man took his own life using an Improvised Explosive