Suspected al-Qaida militants on Wednesday attacked a security post in a southern Yemeni province, sparking clashes that left five troops and three militants dead, officials said. The early morning attack took place in Ataq, the
Somalia: Urgent Appeal for Aid As Somalia Slides Into Catastrophic Famine
The United Nations humanitarian agency has called for a massive scale-up in resources to save Somalia from famine. During a visit to the drought-stricken southern region of Dollow, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Somalai, Adam
Africa Won’t Give Ukraine What It’s Asking for, Analysts Say
Analysts say the African Union (AU) is unlikely to offer Ukraine much support against Russia despite a passionate address Monday by Ukraine’s president. Many African nations have historical ties to Russia and have refused to
Sudan: New Deadly Attacks in West Darfur
Nairobi — Strengthen Public Reporting on Individuals, Entities Committing Abuses New attacks by armed Arab assailants on civilians in west Darfur since April 2022 have left hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and hundreds of civilian homes
East African Leaders Agree On Regional Force to Tackle Rise of Militias in DRC
East African leaders agreed Monday to send in a regional force to try to end fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire. The move was announced
East African Bloc Agrees on Regional Force to End Fighting in DRC
East African leaders have agreed to send in a regional force to try to end fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and called for an immediate ceasefire, RFI reports. The
Considering Political Engagement with Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The war with Al-Shabaab’s Islamist insurgency has dragged on for fifteen years. As it reviews its options, Somalia’s new government should look into what room there might be for dialogue with the group. The alternative
Considering Political Engagement with Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The war with Al-Shabaab’s Islamist insurgency has dragged on for fifteen years. As it reviews its options, Somalia’s new government should look into what room there might be for dialogue with the group. The alternative
Éthiopie: versions contradictoires sur un massacre de civils Amharas
Après l’attaque d’une ville de l’État de Gambella par deux mouvements rebelles, la violence se répand jusque dans la région voisine de l’Oromia. Dimanche, des témoins ont affirmé que plus de 200 civils Amharas avaient
Burkina Faso : Une série de mesures dans la lutte antiterroriste
Le président burkinabè Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba a pris lundi une série de mesures à l’issue d’un Conseil national de défense, dans le cadre de la lutte contre le terrorisme. Une brigade de veille de défense