Recruited into a state-backed militia after abandoning terrorism, he hoped for redemption. Instead, this former Boko Haram fighter finds himself haunted by his past, distrusted by society, and caught in a conflict he no longer
Darfur violence escalates: at least 10 killed in artillery strike, villages attacked
At least 10 people were killed and 23 others injured on Wednesday in an artillery bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the capital of North Darfur, El Fasher. Concurrently, the RSF launched fierce
Somali forces end a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants on a hotel, leaving all fighters dead
Somali security forces on Wednesday ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who launched the attack, officials
Clashes continue in eastern Congo days after attack on civilians left many dead
Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-Congo militias was underway on Sunday in Nyabiondo, about 100 km (62 miles) north of Goma in eastern Congo, residents said, days after a nearby attack left a heavy civilian
Sahel : RCA et Tchad lancent une force militaire conjointe pour sécuriser leur frontière
La République centrafricaine (RCA) et le Tchad ont mis en place une force militaire conjointe afin de sécuriser leur frontière, où des groupes rebelles des deux pays sont actifs, a annoncé ce dimanche le chef
Les rebelles M23/AFC s’emparent de la cité de Nyabiondo
La cité de Nyabiondo dans le territoire de Masisi (Nord-Kivu) est passée, ce dimanche 9 mars, sous occupation des rebelles M23/AFC, appuyés par le Rwanda. La chute de Nyabiondo intervient après d’intenses combats entre ces
Counterterrorism Shortcomings In Mali, Burkina Faso, And Niger – Analysis
Policy Problem (FPRI) — As the global epicenter of Salafi-jihadi activity, the Sahel in 2023 accounted for 26 percent of global terrorist attacks, which caused 47 percent of terrorist-related deaths. Burkina Faso is ranked as
The Islamic State in Puntland, Somalia
Following a rare U.S. airstrike targeting ISIS in Puntland, Somalia in early February 2025, recent media reporting highlighted the role of ISIS in Puntland for the global operations of this terrorism network. The growing threat
Oman Is Supporting The Houthis: It Should Be Held To Account
A showdown may be brewing in the Middle East. Judging from the rhetoric of both Hamas and Israel, the ceasefire in Gaza is likely to collapse. Should war return, there is a high likelihood that
Terrorisme jihadiste : Burkina Faso, Mali et Niger en tête des pays les plus frappés au monde – Jeune Afrique.com
En 2024, quatre attaques jihadistes sur dix dans le monde ont eu lieu au Burkina Faso, au Niger ou au Mali, selon l’indice mondial du terrorisme. Décryptage en infographies. Des soldats nigériens montent la garde