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A significant diplomatic milestone has been reached as Ethiopia and Somalia initiated their first round of technical negotiations in Ankara, addressing tensions sparked by Ethiopia’s controversial maritime agreement with Somaliland. The talks, mediated by Turkey, represent a crucial step toward resolving a dispute that has threatened regional stability in the Horn of Africa. The negotiations, […]
Tensions have intensified in South Sudan since the beginning of 2025, with a marked increase in confrontations between the South Sudanese Army, loyal to President Salva Kiir, and forces aligned with Vice President Riek Machar. The latest friction points have emerged in the Western Equatoria region, where the two factions are locked in a bitter […]
The Netherlands has become the latest western country to agree to return 119 stolen artifacts to Nigerian museums. The artifacts, known as the Benin Bronzes and mostly housed in a museum in Leiden, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers from what is now Nigeria. They will be returned at the request […]
Moroccan-Malian joint military commission convened its first meeting in Bamako this week to discuss cooperation prospects, especially in terms of training and equipment of the army of the sub-Saharan country. The meeting also focused on cooperation in logistics and sharing experiences in addressing regional security threats. Mali’s Ministry of Defense stated in a press release […]
Kenya is under increasing diplomatic scrutiny as Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) prepares to announce a parallel government on Kenyan soil, a move that the military-backed government in Khartoum condemned as “act of hostility” against the country’s sovereignty. The announcement of forming its own breakaway government was made by the paramilitary group, on Tuesday […]
Morocco foils terrorist plan instigated by senior ISIS leader in Sahel region Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) successfully thwarted, this Wednesday morning, a highly dangerous terrorist plot targeting Morocco, commissioned and instigated directly by a senior ISIS leader in the Sahel region. The operation was conducted on the basis of accurate information provided […]
In a significant development undermining Congo’s military position, Burundian forces have begun withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite official denials from Burundi’s military spokesman, Reuters reported. This retreat coincides with the M23 rebels’ continued territorial expansion and mounting humanitarian concerns. The United Nations human rights office has reported disturbing developments, including the execution […]
A brutal three-day assault by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left hundreds dead in villages south of Khartoum, marking another tragic episode in the country’s ongoing civil conflict. While the Emergency Lawyers network reports over 200 casualties, the army-backed government claims a death toll exceeding 430, including children. The attacks targeted the villages of […]
King Mohammed VI has addressed a message of congratulations to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf following his election as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, wherein he assured him of Morocco’s support for all his initiatives seeking to defend Africa’s development, peace, and security. “We are totally convinced that the African Union Commission will find in […]
As the war in Ukraine winds down, African leaders are increasingly alarmed by reports that Russia may be sending ex-convicts disguised as mercenary forces to the continent. These individuals, initially recruited to fight on the Ukrainian front, are now feared to be relocated to Africa, raising concerns over escalating violence and instability. Reports suggest that […]