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04

Jun
  • 2024-06-04

Islamic State Brings Weapons Expertise to Africa

The Islamic State group has been busy setting up weapons factories in parts of Africa it controls, notably in Mali and Mozambique,...

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27

May
  • 2024-05-27

JNIM Shatters Calm Near Niger-Mali Border

On May 20, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Front for the Victory of Islam and Muslims (known by its Arabic acronym JNIM) attacked an army...

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18

May
  • 2024-05-18

Benin Reopens its Ports to Niger’s Oil Exports

On May 15 2024, Benin allowed temporary Nigerian oil exports via its port, ending a year-long dispute, with ongoing monitoring of...

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15

May
  • 2024-05-15

A Year of Fighting Corruption in Nigeria

On May 29, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his first year in office, having required his 48-minister cabinet to sign re...

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11

May
  • 2024-05-11

Implications of a Landmark Election in Chad

On May 6, some eight million voters headed to 25,000 polling stations across Chad to elect a president

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10

May
  • 2024-05-10

Morocco-Kenya Détente Fragments Polisario’s Support

Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita attended a May 2024 African summit in Nairobi on "Fertilizers and Soil Health," boosting...

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10

Apr
  • 2024-04-10

Mali Jihadists Attempt to Expand into Senegal

"Senegal faces increasing jihadist threats from al-Qaeda and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, highlighting the need to enhanc...

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06

Apr
  • 2024-04-06

Understanding Chad’s Relations with Israel

Chad cut diplomatic relations with Israel in late 1972, but secret contacts resumed in 2014, leading to the official resumption of...

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01

Apr
  • 2024-04-01

Islamic State Steps up Activity in Mozambique

"ISIS is escalating attacks in Mozambique, particularly targeting Christian areas to control key routes and expand coastal influen...

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20

Mar
  • 2024-03-20

Al-Shabaab Battles Somali Government Forces in Galmudug

The intensity of clashes between Al-Shabaab and Somali government forces has escalated in the "Ad" area of Galmudug state, which h...

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20

Mar
  • 2024-03-20

Top IS leader killed in Burkina Faso

In early February 2024, a Turkish drone operated by Burkinabe forces targeted an ISIS convoy in northern Burkina Faso, killing fiv...

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18

Mar
  • 2024-03-18

Al-Shabaab Attacks Mogadishu Hotel

Attacks on Somali government compounds and hotels hosting official meetings only make up a small number of the Islamist insurgent...

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