Opinion
Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Terrorism
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Egypt
Rights groups accuse Egypt of targeting exiled human rights activists
A recent report from the Egyptian Human Rights Forum and the Egyptian Front for Human Rights accuses the Sisi government
Morocco
Blinken commends Morocco-led coalition’s success in Africa’s fight against terrorism
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the efforts of the Africa Focus Group, co-chaired by Morocco, the United
Mali
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger launch investigations into French journalist for jihadist analysis
Prosecutors in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have launched investigations against French journalist and researcher Wassim Nasr, according to Reuters.
Mauritania
Mauritanian President urges UN action on Africa's challenges, debt relief
Mauritanian President Mohamed El Ghazouani told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that recent global challenges have undermined efforts to
Sahel
West Africa: global terrorism hotspot
West Africa has become a global terrorism hotspot, with jihadist violence surging in the Sahel region, particularly in Mali, Burkina
Morocco
Moroccan court mulling over whether to try Israeli soldier for Gaza war crimes
A Moroccan court is considering whether to proceed with war crimes charges against an Israeli soldier, Moche Avichzer, who is
Morocco
Morocco’s BCIJ arrests three alleged Daesh supporters
Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), has
Morocco
Morocco arrests suspect linked to possible terrorist attack
A 19-year-old man is in custody pending a judicial investigation into his possible links to potential terrorist organizations. A statement
senegal
Senegal seeks Europe's help to fight jihadists in the Sahel
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged greater European support for Sahel stability during a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
Egypt
Egypt and Somalia forge defense pact to combat terrorism
The presidents of Egypt and Somalia have signed a new defense agreement during a meeting in Cairo this week, as
Algeria
Algeria arrests 21 for alleged arms trafficking
Twenty-one people have been arrested in Algeria, according to AFP, following an alleged attempt to smuggle weapons aboard a commercial
United States
US, Qatar and Egypt call for urgent talks with Israel and Hamas on Aug 15
A senior United Nations official warned on Thursday that terrorist organizations, including ISIS, are continuing to expand their influence in