The region, which includes Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, has been one of the most terrorised in the world for many years. The situation hasn’t improved despite recent political upheavals. The epicentre of terrorism has
IntelBrief: Islamic State Resurging in Mozambique
The Islamic State in Mozambique is resurging after adapting its approach throughout parts of the country, taking advantage of poor governance and myriad grievances of the local population. ISIS-Mozambique has attracted foreign fighters from throughout
NIGER: TERRORISME
23 soldats tués dans une attaque terroriste, deuil national décrété, Le bilan d’une attaque terroriste perpétrée mercredi dans la région de Tillabéry (ouest du Niger) s’est alourdi à 23 soldats tués et 17 autres blessés,
On the Horizon: March – August 2024
This edition includes entries on Cameroon, South Sudan, Venezuela and Western Sahara, offering a snapshot into emergent conflicts and crises in the next three to six months in a clear, accessible format, identifying triggers, key
As army operations ramp up in Mali, rebel groups impose ‘suffocating’ blockades
‘The blockades are linked to the conflict: They grow as the conflict grows.’ Armed groups in Mali are increasingly deploying siege tactics as a tool of war, targeting ever larger towns and regions, disrupting local
Somalia’s Stalled Offensive Against al-Shabaab: Taking Stock of Obstacles
Abstract: A year and five months after the Somali government launched its offensive against al-Shabaab, the initial optimism that characterized its first few months have diminished as the counterinsurgency’s momentum has stalled in the central
Soudan du Sud: 15 personnes tuées dans une embuscade
Quinze personnes, dont un responsable sécuritaire local, ont été tuées dans l’est du Soudan du Sud lors d’une embuscade tendue contre leur convoi par des hommes armés, a affirmé mercredi un responsable régional. Plus jeune
Au large de la Somalie, le retour de la piraterie
Depuis quatre mois, 23 navires de pêche et de commerce ont été attaqués dans le golfe d’Aden et l’océan Indien. Des actes favorisés par la perturbation du trafic maritime en mer Rouge. Après sa capture
Niger Has Cut Military Ties With the U.S. – Why This Is Bad for the Sahel’s Security
Niger – a landlocked country of 25 million people in one of the most unstable parts of the world – recently announced it was suspending military cooperation with the United States. For over a decade,
Al-Shabab fighters killed as overnight siege of Mogadishu hotel ends
Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate. A 13-hour siege of a popular hotel near government buildings in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has ended after the al-Shabab fighters who had