Africa
-
Jul- 2023 -6 July
20 ‘Militants’ Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Kenya: Police
Kenya said 20 "militants" had been killed and eight officers injured in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack near the country's border with Somalia.
Read More » -
6 July
The Future of Wagner’s Adventurism in Africa: Clues From Prigozhin
Despite sanctions, the Wagner Group’s extensive business interests in Africa indicate that the group’s next moves may still focus on the continent.
Read More » -
6 July
Morocco to Receive Merkava Tanks From Israel
Morocco is set to receive an unspecified number of Merkava tanks from Israel as part of the African nation’s efforts to bolster its military firepower.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More »