Algeria faces a strategic dilemma as it confronts the Wagner Group’s presence in neighbouring Mali, balancing security concerns with its critical relationship with Russia. Algeria, a long-time advocate of non-intervention, has for some time been
Africa File, October 3, 2024: Khartoum Offensive; Internal Somali Rivalries; Benin Coup Attempt; Russia’s Projects in the Sahel
The Africa File provides regular analysis and assessments of major developments regarding state and nonstate actors’ activities in Africa that undermine regional stability and threaten US personnel and interests. Key Takeaways: Sudan. The SAF launched
Investigating How Conflict and War Contribute to Methane Emissions
How can reporters learn from new tools about specific causes of methane leaks in conflict-affected areas? We have examined some of the recent conflict hotspots across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) — namely
The Young Nigerians Caught in the Gold Rush Financing Terrorism in the Sahel
Young men from Nigeria’s North West are leaving the country to seek opportunities in the rebel-controlled and jihadist-infested central Sahel. Their work in Mali’s gold mining industry is financing terrorism in the troubled region. The
Rebel group in Congo generates $300,000 monthly in seized mining area, UN official says
A rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area in the east of the country, a U.N. official said. In April, the M23 — a
Nigerian troops eliminate eight terrorists, rescue 40 hostages – Official
The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Monday, said the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists. The Nigerian Army says its troops have eliminated
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of aiding armed groups in East African court case
DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups. The East African Court of Justice has started proceedings on a case filed by the Democratic Republic of
Houthis Expand Ties Beyond Iran’s Axis
The Houthi movement (Ansarallah) in Yemen is diversifying its relationships beyond Iran and other Axis of Resistance partners, increasing its operational autonomy. Russia is expanding strategic ties to the Houthis as leverage against U.S.-led military
Why West Africa is now the world’s terrorism hotspot
Having slipped undetected into Mali’s capital weeks ago, the jihadis struck just before dawn prayers. They killed dozens of students at an elite police training academy, stormed Bamako’s airport and set the presidential jet on
Soudan : des affrontements intenses opposent l’armée aux paramilitaires à Khartoum
Des bombardements et des tirs d’artillerie ont secoué jeudi la capitale soudanaise, où l’armée dirigée par le général Abdel Fattah al-Burhane livre “des combats acharnés” contre les forces paramilitaires de son rival, le général Mohamed