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Russia’s military, mercenary and criminal engagement in Africa
Russia has rapidly increased its engagement in Africa in recent years, both politically and economically, as it seeks to expand its influence on the continent. However, Russia’s activities in Africa are subject to controversy. Our
A shift in power? Sudan’s army redraws battle lines with major gains against RSF
In-depth: A whirlwind of recent army gains has triggered the most dramatic shift in battle lines between the army and RSF since Sudan’s war began. Sudan has been witnessing lightning-fast developments over the past week
Global Powers Must Support Africa In Climate Change Fight – OpEd
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a global crisis with economic, social and security implications. Nowhere is this crisis more evident than in Africa, a continent that contributes a minimal amount
M23’s Continued Territorial Expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo Deepens Crisis
On February 6, M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seized the strategic mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu, roughly 100 kilometers from the regional capital Bukavu, despite previously stating it had
There Might Be A Military Dimension To Russia’s Newfound Interest In Djibouti & Somaliland
All in all, Russia’s Gulf of Aden-Red Sea naval base plans depend first and foremost on whether Sudan implements their long-delayed agreement, absent which the next variable is whether the US keeps its base in
Le renforcement du déploiement russe en Afrique et les peurs occidentales
Les événements récemment observés au Moyen-Orient avaient représenté l’espoir pour les régimes occidentaux quant à une prétendue perte de l’influence de la Russie à l’international. Depuis, les cris de joie ont rapidement été remplacés par
Puntland offensive deals blow to Islamic State in Somalia
Forces from Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive they hope will draw increased international support, according to officials and Reuters reporters. The advances come against
Over 50 people killed in convoy ambush in northeast Mali, sources say
More than 50 people were killed near Mali’s northeastern city of Gao on Friday after armed assailants ambushed their convoy and its army escort, a local official and residents said. The attackers struck near the
UN Accuses Sudan Paramilitaries Of Blocking Darfur Aid
The United Nations on Monday accused Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of blocking aid to the war-torn country’s famine-threatened Darfur region. The RSF, which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023,