Africa
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Jul- 2023 -6 July
15 Civilians Killed in Suspected Burkina Jihadist Attack
Around 15 civilians were killed by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, sparking an exodus of people fearing further bloodshed.
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4 July
Chinese Warships on ‘Port Call’ in Nigeria
Three Chinese warships are visiting Nigeria as part of growing naval cooperation between the two countries, officials said.
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2 July
Five Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Rocket Attack
Five people have been killed and 11 others injured after suspected jihadists fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a town in northeast Nigeria.
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1 July
Pullout of UN Peacekeepers From Mali Leaves Security Void
The end of the United Nations mission in Mali opens up a security vacuum in the country and wider Sahel region.
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Drone Strikes Hit Wagner Base in Libya: Military Source
Drone strikes hit an airbase in eastern Libya used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner.
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29 June
At Least 13 Mali Civilians Killed by ‘Jihadists’: Local Politicians
At least 13 civilians have been killed by suspected jihadists in chronically unstable northern Mali, elected officials who requested anonymity said.
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28 June
UN Approves Steady Drawdown of African Force From Somalia
The UN Security Council renewed the African Union force in Somalia authorization for six months but continued its drawdown in a move toward complete withdrawal.
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27 June
Destabilizing Africa: Iranian Drones Menace Morocco
With support for opponents of Morocco, Iran seeks to undermine a staunch Western ally that serves as a bedrock of stability in a troubled neighborhood.
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27 June
Battle for Key Police Base Kills at Least 14 Sudan Civilians
Sudan's army faced a multi-front challenge after losing Khartoum's main police base to paramilitaries in a battle that killed at least 14 civilians while rebels attacked troops near Ethiopia.
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26 June
Wagner Will Continue Mali, C.Africa Operations: Lavrov
Wagner group will continue operations in Mali and the Central African Republic despite its leader's aborted insurrection over the weekend.
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