Islamic State-allied jihadists have attacked a camp housing surrendered rivals from Boko Haram in the country’s northeast, the military said on Sunday. Saturday’s attack on Damboa in Borno State came after several thousand Boko Haram
Africom Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia
US Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, US Africa Command, haswrapped up a two-day visit to Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia as part of an African tour. Townsend travelled to Libya with US Special Envoy and Ambassador
Ethiopian PM begins 2nd term saying war exacts ‘heavy price’
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in Monday for a second five-year term running a country in the grip of a nearly year-long war against Tigray forces he described as “hateful” toward the nation,
South Sudan risks cycle of war as plunder continues despite US, UK sanctions
South Sudan’s journey to recovery from conflict may take longer than planned as the country’s elites dodge US sanctions and continue to bleed the national coffers. Now civil society organisations and activists say looting of
La Centrafrique reconnaît des exactions de rebelles, de militaires et d'”instructeurs russes”
Les forces centrafricaines, épaulées notamment par des centaines de paramilitaires russes, mènent depuis décembre 2020 une vaste contre-offensive contre des groupes rebelles. Un groupe d’experts de l’ONU s’était inquiété en mars de “graves violations des
Libye: des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l’humanité contre les migrants ont été commis, selon l’ONU
Des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l’humanité ont été commis en Libye depuis 2016, en particulier contre les migrants et dans les prisons, a conclu une mission d’enquête d’experts de l’ONU après une
L’Algérie interdit le survol de son territoire aux avions militaires français
Après avoir rappelé son ambassadeur en France à la suite de propos critiques d’Emmanuel Macron, Alger a interdit son espace aérien aux avions militaires de l’Hexagone, a annoncé, dimanche, l’armée française. De nouvelles turbulences dans
Somalia: ‘Moderate’ Militia Demand Share of Political Power in Somalia
Somalia’s hitherto moderate militia are emerging as the latest challenge to the long list of problems the country has faced conducting elections. On Wednesday, militia group — Alhu Sunna Wal Jamaa (ASWJ) — clashed with
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Hundreds Flee to Sambisa As Boko Haram Invades Borno LGA, Damboa
Suspected armed members of Boko Haram terrorists have invaded the Council headquarters of Damboa in Borno state shooting sporadically as they engaged troops locations. Damboa is about an 85km drive from Maiduguri the state capital
Ethiopia: Abiy On the Spot Over Kicking Out UN Workers, Stopping Aid to Tigray Region
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to form a new government, following a landslide victory for his Prosperity Party in the General Election. But the victory is bitter-sweet as he suffers a blot on