Congolese officials and negotiators for the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha for talks to hammer out a ceasefire and end months of fighting that have raised fears of a wider regional conflict, four
Africa File, April 10, 2025: The RSF’s Northern Sudan Campaign
Key Takeaways: Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have highly publicized their campaign against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in northern Sudan to boost RSF morale following its defeat in Khartoum, as the actual military
Is War Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Brewing In Tigray?
For most people in the volatile Tigray region, the two-year war fought against Ethiopian federal forces with support from the Eritrean Army didn’t really end with the Pretoria peace agreement in November 2022. “What was
Nouvelle attaque des rebelles ADF à Mambasa : 3 morts et plusieurs blessés
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
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
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
RSF deputy leader threatens to invade northern Sudan states
The deputy commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Abdel Rahim Hamdan Daglo, threatened on Wednesday to invade two northern states after his paramilitary group suffered significant battlefield setbacks, according to a video statement. The