East-Africa
Key African Conflicts to Monitor in 2026
The International Crisis Group (ICG) has highlighted three critical conflicts in Africa that are poised to carry into 2026, following a tumultuous…
Topic
Peace and Security
West-Africa
Consequences and Future Ambiguity After U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria
U.S. Airstrikes Target Islamic State-Aligned Camp in Nigeria On Christmas Day, U.S. airstrikes launched from MQ-9 Reaper drones targeted camps linked to…
North-Africa
Libya’s senior military commander killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s army chief, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed when the Falcon 50 jet he and four others were traveling in…
West-Africa
U.S. Officials Confirm No Troop Deployment Plans for Nigeria
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Nigeria, Rules Out Military Deployment A U.S. Congressional delegation that recently visited Nigeria to assess the country’s security…
Southern-Africa
Police Launch Manhunt After Deadly Tavern Shooting in South Africa
BEKKERSDAL, South Africa — A manhunt is under way after a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, left nine…
Central-Africa
Ex-Congolese Warlord Receives 30-Year Sentence for War Crimes
Historic Sentencing of Congolese Rebel Leader in France A French court has sentenced former Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader and politician…
West-Africa
How Africa Can Stop the Resurgence of Military Coups
A Surge of Coups in Africa: Understanding the “Coup Belt” Eight African countries are currently under military rule, an alarming situation that…
Central-Africa
Rebels Consent to Exit Vital Uvira City in DR Congo
The M23 armed group has announced its agreement to withdraw from the city of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
North-Africa
Trial Begins in Tunisia for NGO Staff Charged with Helping Migrants
Tunisian authorities have charged six staff members of the Tunisian branch of the France Terre d’Asile aid group and 17 municipal workers…
East-Africa
Mozambique’s displaced face growing hardship amid ongoing crisis
Human Rights Watch said Monday that thousands of civilians displaced by recent attacks by an Islamist armed group in northeastern Mozambique are…
West-Africa
Leader of Botched Benin Coup Escapes to Togo
Coup Attempt in Benin Foiled as Leader Flees A dramatic coup attempt in Benin collapsed over the weekend, leading to the escape…
