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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso President Dismisses 15 Officers from the Country’s Armed Forces
Former President of the transitional government of Burkina Faso, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, and 14 other officers have been expelled from the armed forces of Burkina Faso, according to a decree signed by the head of state, Ibrahim Traore. “[Damiba] was expelled from the national armed forces for an offence considered particularly grave, including…
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🇭🇹🇺🇸Escalating Tensions: Armed Gangs Target U.S. Embassy Vehicles in Haiti’s Capital
In recent developments in Haiti, armed gangs targeted U.S. Embassy vehicles in Port-au-Prince, marking a serious escalation in the ongoing violence affecting the country. The attack involved gunfire directed at two U.S. embassy armored vehicles, though fortunately, no injuries to personnel were reported. The gangs involved, including the notorious “Mawozo 400” and “Chen Mechan” factions,…
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In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say
Islamist militants fighting in Burkina Faso are discreetly using Ghana’s north as a logistical and medical rear base to sustain their insurgency, say seven sources, a move that could help them expand their footprint in West Africa. The sources, who include Ghanaian security officials and regional diplomats, said Ghanaian authorities appeared to be mostly turning…
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Hezbullah launched some 180 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel today
At least a 100 were fired towards Haifa, the most in one day towards that area At least 3,000 rockets have been fired in just 9 days, since the invasion started, rate much higher than the previous months where Hezbullah fired about Daily rate of fire has been constant between 100 and 200, close to…
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US military base deal draws protests from Chagos Island residents
Islanders who had to leave their distant Indian Ocean home for a U.S. military base half a century ago protested outside the U.K. Parliament on Monday. Critics claim that the government is giving up control over a British territory. This agreement has left displaced residents unsure about their ability to return home. They argue that…
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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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