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Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Activity of Terrorist Groups
Situation from August 1 to September 20, 2024 In the resource-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues between government forces and a conglomerate of armed groups. If earlier the news was more often about the “March 23 Movement” (M23) supported by Rwanda, now other factions are showing themselves more strongly. ▪️Against the…
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The Ethiopia-Somalia dispute is threatening to spark proxy conflicts in both countries between local actors and the federal governments.
Tensions are growing between the Somali Federal Government (SFG) and the regional South West State government over the SFG’s decision to replace Ethiopian forces with Egyptian forces, which may result in a military conflict. The SFG has also threatened to support ethno-nationalist insurgents in Ethiopia, which could exacerbate festering conflicts between the Ethiopian government and…
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French army withdraws from Côte d’Ivoire’smilitary camp after 48 yearsof presence
The French forces’ shooting and military exercise camp in Lomo-Nord was handed over to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on September 17. Established in 1975, the military site had been a source of tension with local populations who denounced the lack of security. An incident occurred in 2022 when a live-fire…
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Reserve military power: top 5 African countries in 2024
Global Firepower, an analytical site, ranks 145 countries based on their reserve military manpower. In Africa, these top five nations boast the largest reserve forces in 2024: Egypt: 480,000 personnel (15th globally)Morocco: 150,000 personnel (32nd globally)Algeria: 135,000 personnel (34th globally)Eritrea: 130,000 personnel (37th globally)Sudan: 85,000 personnel (47th globally) Reserve forces are crucial for national security,…
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Malian & Russian troops are preparing to relaunch their offensive in northern Mali
Malian & Russian troops are preparing to relaunch their offensive in northern Mali along the Algerian border for the first time since Tuareg militants defeated them at Tinzaouten in July. They face several capacity and capability challenges to clear and hold the area. Security forces have partially addressed the immediate capacity issues that contributed to…
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Western officials in Africa admit that many African countries resist US military presence, the media reports
“Even a small American footprint is large for many African countries,” a Western official in the Sahel said. US Major General Kenneth Ekman said that Nigeria would like to acquire US military gear but showed no inclination to welcome an enduring deployment of American troops, while a Ghanaian government official said the Western African nation…
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Satellite images have been released of the construction site of North Korea’s new naval base, which Kim Jong-un recently visited
Satellite images have been released of the construction site of North Korea’s new naval base, which Kim Jong-un recently visited The construction is underway in Tapchon, located on the DPRK’s east coast in Wonsan Bay. The base’s location is surrounded by high mountains on both sides, making it suitable for the deployment of artillery and…
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“Alliance of Sahel States: A New Military Partnership Reshapes West Africa’s Geopolitical Landscape”
The military landscape across Pan-African nations is currently marked by significant developments that highlight shifts in regional alliances and growing tensions. These developments illustrate the complex and evolving nature of military and geopolitical alliances in Africa, reflecting broader struggles for autonomy and regional influence in the face of external pressures and internal challenges.
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Massive massacre in Burkina Faso by the JNIM
🇧🇫Massive massacre in Burkina Faso by the JNIM (terrorist group linked to Al-Qaeda). The group killed more than 400 villagers while digging trenches. The civilians had no choice but to lie on top of each other. They also shot women who were collecting firewood nearby.
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Situation in Niger: Intensification of Counter-Terrorism Activities
Summary for July 21 – August 21, 2024 The positive trend aimed at destroying cells of terrorist organizations on the territory of the country continues. Along the Malian border, the armed forces conducted an operation to free hostages from the captivity of the local branch of the “Islamic State”, involving about a thousand troops. After…
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