It is not the first time Simon Ekpa, leader of a violent faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has shared images of conflicts in Francophone Africa to push his propaganda. Simon Ekpa, leader
Rebel Group Attacks On China-Funded Oil Project In Niger Have Wide Implications
The Front Patriotique de Libération initially stood in opposition to ousted President Bazoum, but they are now fighting for his release and attacking critical infrastructure in the Niger Republic. On June 16, a rebel group
Attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso force thousands into neighbouring Niger
Renewed attacks on civilians in eastern Burkina Faso by non-State armed groups have forced thousands to flee to neighbouring Niger in search of safety, amid a deepening emergency, UN humanitarians have warned. In an alert,
Sudan paramilitary leader plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland hosted by US, Saudi Arabia
Sudan’s paramilitary leader has announced plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland next month arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces fighting Sudan’s army,
Red Sea tensions reach new high as US weighs terrorist designation for Houthis
Israel and Houthis in Yemen have traded fire for the first time, escalating tensions nine months after commercial ships in the Red Sea started to come under threat from the rebel group — in a
Au Togo, une attaque d’ampleur rappelle la menace djihadiste
Une centaine de combattants affiliés à Al-Qaida, en provenance du Burkina Faso, ont attaqué un poste avancé de l’armée togolaise dans le nord du pays. Jamais le Togo n’avait connu une attaque d’une telle ampleur.
Al-Shabaab Remains Active In Southern Somalia – Analysis
On 22 July, an armed clash erupted between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia. The confrontation occurred when Al-Shabaab attempted to overrun three military bases in Jubaland state, approximately 80 kilometers southwest
Bringing More Attention to Sudan’s Crisis
As diplomacy ramps up, so too must humanitarian innovation. News that the Biden administration is spearheading a fresh initiative to end the conflict in Sudan is a rare positive development in a story that just
Recalibrating Coastal West Africa’s Response to Violent Extremism
Coastal West African countries can strengthen resiliency to the threat of violent extremism by enhancing a multilayered response addressing local, national, and regional priorities. Highlights A spike in militant Islamist group attacks in coastal West
Somali forces kill dozens of militants following attack
Dozens of al-Shabab militants have been killed in new clashes in the southern Jubaland state, officials said. The clashes followed three separate coordinated attacks the militants carried out on military bases manned by federal and