During the past two months the activities of the Houthis in Yemen have expanded. They have continued attacking targets they define as “Israeli” or “supporting Israel,” mainly vessels sailing in the Red Sea on sea
Living On Edge In A Terrorised Nigerian City
The Bright Ogbuabia family are yet to enjoy the peace that comes with finally owning their own home. The violence around them has left indelible marks, and they wonder when it will all end. The
Somalie : 16 suspects arrêtés pour l’attaque d’un hôtel de Mogadiscio
Seize personnes ont été arrêtées dans le cadre de l’enquête sur l’attaque meurtrière d’un hôtel de Mogadiscio mi-mars par des islamistes radicaux shebab, a annoncé l’Agence du renseignement somalienne. “Après une enquête approfondie, les forces
The Sudan Crisis – OpEd
The political instability, ethnic divisions, economic disparities, and resource conflicts have plagued the African country of Sudan for decades. As stated by Chuol (2023), this essay’s goal is to evaluate the potential role of the
Why Is The Crisis In Africa’s Central Sahel Getting Worse?
The region, which includes Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, has been one of the most terrorised in the world for many years. The situation hasn’t improved despite recent political upheavals. The epicentre of terrorism has
IntelBrief: Islamic State Resurging in Mozambique
The Islamic State in Mozambique is resurging after adapting its approach throughout parts of the country, taking advantage of poor governance and myriad grievances of the local population. ISIS-Mozambique has attracted foreign fighters from throughout
NIGER: TERRORISME
23 soldats tués dans une attaque terroriste, deuil national décrété, Le bilan d’une attaque terroriste perpétrée mercredi dans la région de Tillabéry (ouest du Niger) s’est alourdi à 23 soldats tués et 17 autres blessés,
On the Horizon: March – August 2024
This edition includes entries on Cameroon, South Sudan, Venezuela and Western Sahara, offering a snapshot into emergent conflicts and crises in the next three to six months in a clear, accessible format, identifying triggers, key
As army operations ramp up in Mali, rebel groups impose ‘suffocating’ blockades
‘The blockades are linked to the conflict: They grow as the conflict grows.’ Armed groups in Mali are increasingly deploying siege tactics as a tool of war, targeting ever larger towns and regions, disrupting local
Somalia’s Stalled Offensive Against al-Shabaab: Taking Stock of Obstacles
Abstract: A year and five months after the Somali government launched its offensive against al-Shabaab, the initial optimism that characterized its first few months have diminished as the counterinsurgency’s momentum has stalled in the central