Israel and the Houthi movement in Yemen continue to exchange missile and air strikes in the aftermath of a U.S.-Houthi ceasefire, which did not include Israel. Israeli retaliatory strikes on Houthi-controlled airports in Yemen have
Niger Suspends Surveillance Services From Russia, Turkey
The military government of Niger has terminated its intelligence cooperation with Russia and Turkey, saying the surveillance systems and related personnel failed to live up to expectations. Niger’s General Directorate of Documentation and External Security
How To Spur Economic Growth In Africa’s Fragile And Conflict-Affected States – Analysis
More than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s population lives in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS)—economies that face profound challenges such as stagnant economic growth, weak institutions, inadequate public services, extreme poverty, war, and forced internal displacement.
Court jails nine Chinese nationals for cybercrime, economic sabotage; orders deportation
The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced nine Chinese nationals, including two women, to one year imprisonment each for economic sabotage and financial terrorism. The trial judge, Daniel Osiagor, handed down the
Gunmen attack another vigilante facility in Anambra, kill one operative
A vigilante operative was on Thursday killed when gunmen invaded a vigilante facility in Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened early in the morning in Umunze Community, Orumba South Local Government
Mozambique: la situation sécuritaire ne cesse de se dégrader dans le nord, l’Unicef s’inquiète des rapts d’enfants
Au Mozambique, les attaques des groupes armés dans le nord du pays repartent à la hausse, quatre ans après la chute de Pemba dans les mains du groupe État islamique. D’après l’ONG Acled, plus de
Soudan : Au moins 14 morts dans le bombardement d’un camp de déplacés au Darfour
Un bombardement a visé mercredi le camp de déplacés d’Abou Chouk, situé à la périphérie d’El-Facher, dans l’ouest du pays. Le bilan provisoire fait état d’au moins 14 morts et plusieurs blessés, selon une cellule
Nigeria Detains Troops, Police For Alleged Sale Of Weapons To Armed Groups
The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country. The country is battling a
Africa’s Critical Minerals at a Critical Juncture – Africa Center
To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must learn from past experiences and build transparent processes that advance stability and benefit ordinary citizens. Africa is at the center
Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization is Shifting the Security Landscape – Africa Center
As Africa urbanizes at a record pace, national security policies will need to adjust to the changing geographic locus and types of threats in urban versus rural settings. Africa’s Population and Urbanization Outlook Sources: Worldometers.info,