Libya
Greece sees migrant surge amid Libya-Turkey push for Mediterranean energy expansion
More than 5,000 migrants from Libya have landed on Crete and Gavdos since June, prompting EU chief Ursula von
Russia
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Mauritania
Ukraine offers military training to Mauritania to counter Russian influence in Africa
Ukraine has proposed training Mauritanian troops as part of its broader strategy to counter Russia’s growing footprint in West
Libya
Russia turns Libya’s Al‑Khadim into Sahel arms hub
Russia has begun using Libya’s Al‑Khadim airbase near Benghazi to channel military equipment into the Sahel, RFI reports.
Sahel
Guinea has become Russian arms gateway to Sahel
Russia has quietly established Guinea’s port of Conakry as a critical supply route to Mali, bypassing its military coups
Mali
Mali: Wagner exit opens way for Kremlin‑run Africa Corps
Russia’s Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali this month, ending a 3½‑year deployment supporting Bamako’s junta.
Morocco
Morocco eyes F‑35 jets after Algerian Su‑57 deal
Morocco is reportedly considering acquiring U.S. F‑35 Lightning II stealth fighters in response to Algeria’s recent purchase
Algeria
Algeria watches as Russia shifts strategy in Mali
Algeria is closely monitoring Russia’s Wagner Group withdrawal from Mali, amid a surge in JNIM attacks, Arab Weekly reports.
Egypt
Greece asks Egypt to block Haftar from backing Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece is urging Egypt to help prevent Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar from supporting a contested maritime agreement between Turkey
Morocco
MOROCCO'S SECURITY CHIEF IN MOSCOW
Morocco's Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, has been attending the 13th International Meeting of
Algeria
Algeria hosts Sahel forum despite tensions with neighbours
Algeria convened a defence forum on the Sahel in Algiers on Sunday, aiming to reaffirm its role as a regional
Libya
Russia boosts Libya’s Haftar with new heavy weapons
Russia is increasing its military support for eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, delivering heavy weapons, armored vehicles, and air defense
Algeria
ALGERIA SET FOR RUSSIAN SU-57E FIGHTER JET
Algeria is set to become the first foreign operator of the Russian Su-57E fighter jet, according to Russian media outlet
Egypt
Russia expands Sahel influence with strategic humanitarian aid
Russia is deepening ties with military-led governments in the Sahel by ramping up humanitarian aid, Business Insider Africa reports. Moscow