


Africa File, November 14, 2024: Russia-Africa Ministerial Summit; AQ and IS Infiltrate Northwestern Nigeria; Jubbaland Goes Rogue
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: RussiaRussia used the first

New jihadist group ‘Lakurawa’ reportedly takes over Sokoto communities, imposes Islamic laws, levies
A new jihadist group known as the “Lakurawas” have reportedly taken over some communities in five local government areas in Sokoto State where they have imposed Islamic laws, taxes and levies. Ripples Nigeria had reported

Chadian soldiers killed in clash with Boko Haram
At least 15 Chadian soldiers were killed in a clash with Boko Haram on Saturday, according to the military. Army spokesperson General Issakh Acheikh made the announcement on Sunday saying, “15 soldiers [were] killed in

UN sanctions 2 generals from Sudan’s paramilitary force for key roles in war against the military
The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions Friday on two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary force for their key roles in the war against the country’s military that has seen ethnically motivated attacks and atrocities. Sudan

Shift In Boko Haram Tactics Requires Security Forces To Adapt – Analysis
Months of battlefield losses and hundreds of defections appeared to weaken Boko Haram, but it has not stopped the extremists from continuing to terrorize the Lake Chad Basin. Experts say that because the group has

Sudan: Air strikes kill dozens in Nyala City
Eyewitnesses described a “horrific massacre” with bodies torn apart as attacks on Nyala City intensify. Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in army air strikes on Nyala City, the state capital of

Houthis Continue Regional and Global Expansion, Networking with Terror Groups and State Sponsors of Terrorism
Assistance from Russia and expanding ties to terrorist organizations are enabling the Houthi movement in Yemen to emerge as an increasingly serious threat to regional and global security. The Houthis are seeking more advanced weaponry

11 Somali soldiers killed in clash with al-Shabab militants
At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. The fighting occurred in the vicinity of Wayaanta, about 60 kilometers

CAR rebels surrender as Chad military joins in border peace efforts
The Central African Republic said Wednesday that several hundred rebels have surrendered and handed over their weapons over to government troops and U.N. forces. The rebels surrendered less than a month after the C.A.R reached