In Africa’s turbulent Sahel region, the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadist group is expanding its influence by repeated massacres, food distribution and signing pacts with local authorities to position itself as a key political player. The Group
The Limits to China’s Transactional Diplomacy in Africa
China’s regime agnostic diplomacy in Africa—investing in countries irrespective of a government’s adherence to the rule of law—holds inherent risks for Chinese investments and regional stability. China has long hailed its noninterventionist strategy of engaging
China Widening Its Influence in Africa through Expanded Security Engagements – Africa Center
China’s expanding security engagements in Africa are part of Beijing’s geostrategic aims to advance its global security posture. The Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027) is notable for containing more security commitments
WAES 2025: Tinubu calls for deeper regional integration
President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to move beyond fragmentation and missed opportunities, working towards deeper regional integration, collaboration, and shared prosperity. Mr Tinubu, while speaking at the just concluded inaugural West Africa
Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay
Gold miner Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will and without pay after seizing its mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 staged a
Foreign Influence Is Fueling The War In Sudan – Analysis
The current war raging in Sudan began on April 15, 2023, with violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Two years later, the conflict shows no signs
Mali : Over 80 jihadists killed in coordinated attacks against the army
The Malian army announced Tuesday evening, in an updated report, that it had neutralized more than 80 terrorists following coordinated jihadist attacks carried out in several parts of the country. These simultaneous assaults targeted seven
Présidentielle au Cameroun : Bello Bouba Maïgari, allié de Paul Biya, annonce sa candidature
Allié historique du président camerounais Paul Biya, le ministre a annoncé samedi 28 juin sa candidature au scrutin présidentiel. Après vingt-six ans d’alliance avec le Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC, au pouvoir au Cameroun),
Centrafrique: le nord-ouest et le sud-est du pays en proie à une situation sécuritaire inquiétante
Des témoignages d’habitants recueillis dans ces deux régions affirment que des groupes d’hommes armés y commettent régulièrement des exactions sans que l’armée centrafricaine, appuyée par les mercenaires de Wagner, ne parvienne à y mettre fin.
Somalie : Au moins 37 membres d’Al-Shabab éliminés dans le sud
L’armée somalienne a annoncé avoir neutralisé plus de 37 combattants du groupe terroriste Al-Shabaab lors d’une opération militaire menée dans la région de Jubadda Hoose (Basse Juba), au sud du pays. Selon un communiqué publié