Trois personnes ont été tuées et trois autres grièvement blessées à la machette lors d’une nouvelle attaque attribuée aux rebelles des ADF la nuit de samedi à ce dimanche 6 avril au PK26, dans le
Somalie: tirs d’obus des shebab près de l’aéroport de Mogadiscio
Des combattants islamistes radicaux shebab ont tiré plusieurs obus de mortier près de l’aéroport de Mogadiscio dimanche matin, perturbant les vols internationaux à destination de la Somalie, a déclaré un responsable de la sécurité à
Au Tigré, des tensions croissantes risquent de provoquer un conflit régional – Centre d’Études Stratégiques de l’Afrique
Des personnes déplacées passent devant un drapeau tigréen dans le camp de déplacés de Tshehaye. (Photo : AFP/Michele Spatari) L’escalade rapide des tensions autour de la direction de l’Autorité transitoire du Tigré a mis la
Africa File, April 3, 2025: Russia-Sahel Summit; Sahelian Juntas Target Chinese Mining; M23 Loses Walikale but Uganda Leaves Vacuum
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: Russia. The Kremlin is
Diplomatic Setbacks in Democratic Republic of Congo as Crisis Continues
Following several setbacks in a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the March 23 Movement (M23) /Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) has entrenched its positions across the territories
Between Islamic State and Al-Shabaab: An Embattled Mogadishu?
Al-Shabaab, al Qaeda’s affiliate in East Africa, has made significant territorial gains in central Somalia since it launched its Shabelle offensive in February of 2025. Al-Shabaab has rapidly expanded its foothold, exploiting the Somali Armed
Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine As They Deepen Ties
Russia and a group of west African countries led by military juntas hailed growing military ties at a summit in Moscow on Thursday, with some condemning Ukraine as a “terrorist” state. Facing isolation in the
Over 600 SPLA-IO fighters defect to SSPDF
More than 600 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) have defected to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), one of the defectors has said. The group, led by Brigadier General Gabriel
Congo rebels leave strategic town ahead of planned Doha talks
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have withdrawn from the strategic town of Walikale, describing the move as a goodwill gesture ahead of planned peace talks with the government next week. M23
Counterterrorism Shortcomings In The Sahel Revealed As Insurgencies Rage
Experts are alarmed at growing violence in the Sahel and the possibility of extremist groups consolidating gains to form a terror state. Last year, Burkina Faso was the country most affected by terrorism worldwide, according