DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups. The East African Court of Justice has started proceedings on a case filed by the Democratic Republic of
Houthis Expand Ties Beyond Iran’s Axis
The Houthi movement (Ansarallah) in Yemen is diversifying its relationships beyond Iran and other Axis of Resistance partners, increasing its operational autonomy. Russia is expanding strategic ties to the Houthis as leverage against U.S.-led military
Why West Africa is now the world’s terrorism hotspot
Having slipped undetected into Mali’s capital weeks ago, the jihadis struck just before dawn prayers. They killed dozens of students at an elite police training academy, stormed Bamako’s airport and set the presidential jet on
Soudan : des affrontements intenses opposent l’armée aux paramilitaires à Khartoum
Des bombardements et des tirs d’artillerie ont secoué jeudi la capitale soudanaise, où l’armée dirigée par le général Abdel Fattah al-Burhane livre “des combats acharnés” contre les forces paramilitaires de son rival, le général Mohamed
Africa File, September 26, 2024: Fano Offensive in Ethiopia’s Amhara; Egypt Arms Somalia; Rebel Drones in Mali; Burkina Thwarts Another Coup
The Africa File provides regular analysis and assessments of major developments regarding state and nonstate actors’ activities in Africa that undermine regional stability and threaten US personnel and interests. Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. Amhara ethno-nationalist militias
The Horn Of Africa States: The Perils Of Strategic Errors (Part I) – OpEd
In my article of February 2, 2024, entitled “The Perils of Haste” and published in Eurasia Review, I noted that, “The region needs to address the actual needs of the population and not the needs
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger juntas investigate French journalist for jihadist analysis
Prosecutors in junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched investigations against French journalist and researcher Wassim Nasr, accusing him of being an “apologist for terrorism” over his analysis of jihadist attacks. Nasr, who works
Sudanese army launches major offensive against RSF in Khartoum
The Sudanese army launched a major offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum on Wednesday, targeting several areas controlled by the paramilitary group in the centre, west, and south of the
Al-Shabaab Still Deadly 18 Years After Emergence
Al-Shabaab, the terrorist group that continues to launch deadly attacks against Somali civilians, Soldiers and international peacekeepers, has reached its 18th anniversary. The group’s long lifespan is significant as an estimated 25% to 74% of
Militant Islamist Groups Advancing in Mali
The recent militant Islamist attack in Bamako is part of a broader push by violent extremist groups into southern Mali and reflective of the deteriorating security in Mali under military rule. Militant Islamist fighters stormed