At the Paris Court of Justice, Ibrahim A. is trying to prove his innocence to the investigating judge questioning him. “I come from Darfur,” he says. “We don’t even have a sea where you could
El Fasher Falls; Islamic State Kidnaps American: Africa File, October 30, 2025
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Troops foil terror attacks, kill many in north-east Nigeria
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Egypt Becomes Central to Middle East Peace and Security
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Newly restructured, the Islamic State in the Sahel aims for regional expansion
The report examines IS Sahel’s shift from mass violence toward territorial control and its future trajectory. The analysis in this report draws on ACLED data and observations of militant propaganda material provided to ACLED by
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The Islamic State is increasingly pivoting its operations toward Africa, where it maintains the capacity to coordinate violence across a broad area, generate financial resources, and expand its recruitment base. Over two-thirds of the Islamic
From hunters to militias: The militarization of Dozos in Mali
The first in a series on militarized self-defense and vigilantism, this report examines the structure, operations, evolution, and impact of Dozo self-defense groups in central Mali. Key findings Self-defense groups that once held social, spiritual,
Dan Na Ambassagou
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Libye : Un paradis criminel aux portes de l’Europe. Comment un pays effondré est devenu un atout dans le jeu des réseaux criminels globaux
La Libye n’est pas simplement un «État en déliquescence», c’est un épicentre actif et dynamique d’un réseau criminel global, qui refaçonne le destin de tout un continent sous les yeux du monde entier.Sahel : ni