Eliminating or Exacerbating Violent Extremism? Introduction For more than a decade, the Sahel has been subject to a protracted insurgency carried out by affiliates of the global terror networks of al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
Mali: Extremism and Terrorism
On September 17, 2024, militants from the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) carried out rare attacks in Bamako, targeting a gendarmes training center and the capital airport. According to airport and security
Burkina Faso: Extremism and Terrorism
On October 4, 2024, a French government security assessment reported that an August 24, 2024, attack in the town of Barsalogho resulted in significantly more civilian casualties than previously reported. According to the assessment, up
Russia’s Support Of Mali Is Driving Algeria To Diversify Its Military Partnerships
Algeria seemingly suspects that Russia might leverage its dominant military supply role to coerce concessions on the latest Mali-Tuareg conflict, which Algiers wouldn’t comply with for national security reasons, ergo why it’s now exploring Indian
Mali Junta Probes Alleged Killing of Civilians by Soldiers
The probe, a rare move under Mali’s military-led government, has been met with scepticism from analysts and human rights groups, who question whether the authorities will hold anyone accountable. The Malian military has on Friday,
MERCENARIES AND ILLICIT MARKETS
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Russia’s military, mercenary and criminal engagement in Africa
Russia has rapidly increased its engagement in Africa in recent years, both politically and economically, as it seeks to expand its influence on the continent. However, Russia’s activities in Africa are subject to controversy. Our
A shift in power? Sudan’s army redraws battle lines with major gains against RSF
In-depth: A whirlwind of recent army gains has triggered the most dramatic shift in battle lines between the army and RSF since Sudan’s war began. Sudan has been witnessing lightning-fast developments over the past week
The Horn Of Africa States: When President Trump Is Not Wrong – OpEd
It is surprising to note the outcry of many African countries on the initiative of President Donald Trump to make the fiscal and financial imbalances in his country a priority. A country in debt to
Global Powers Must Support Africa In Climate Change Fight – OpEd
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a global crisis with economic, social and security implications. Nowhere is this crisis more evident than in Africa, a continent that contributes a minimal amount