Al-Fashir, Sudan| In a devastating escalation of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, at least 57 civilians were killed on April 16 in an artillery strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeting residential areas in Al-Fashir, the last remaining city in West Darfur still under the control of the Sudanese government. The attack, which struck […]
•This Happened Amid Escalating Tensions in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso| President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has reportedly survived another assassination attempt, the latest in a growing series of threats against his leadership. This marks the 18th such known attempt since he seized power in a 2022 military coup, underlining the intensifying instability within […]
Khartoum, Sudan| In a significant military breakthrough, the Sudanese army has regained control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a crucial turning point in its ongoing battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory, described by officials as a “highly symbolic battlefield gain,” underscores the intensifying struggle for dominance in Sudan’s protracted […]
Khartoum, Sudan| Sudan’s military is on the verge of reclaiming the Presidential Palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to state television reports on Thursday. If successful, the development would mark a significant turning point in the nearly two-year conflict that has devastated the country. The RSF, which seized the palace early in […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| More than 56 passengers were abducted in a violent armed attack on a public bus traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. The incident occurred on March 17 in Degem district, North Shewa zone, near the town of Ali Doro. Eyewitnesses report that armed assailants ambushed the bus, […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Somalia’s ongoing military offensive against Al-Shabaab continues to gain momentum as the Somali National Army (SNA) intensifies efforts to eradicate the terrorist group from its remaining strongholds. In recent weeks, the national forces have secured significant victories, particularly in rural Middle Shabelle, where Al-Shabaab’s presence has been rapidly diminishing. However, as the militant […]
•President’s Visit to Frontlines Signals Intensified Push Against Extremism Mogadishu, Somalia| In a bold move underscoring his administration’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived at the frontlines of the ongoing military campaign against the al-Shabaab militant group. The visit, which took him to […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Mogadishu’s Xamar-Jajab district while en route to join Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Hirshabelle for Iftar. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has once again highlighted the persistent security threats posed by the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. The Attack and Its […]
Harare, Zimbabwe| A high-level ministerial council meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting was convened to strengthen the roadmap for resolving the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The multilateral meeting brought together key regional leaders, […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) recently conducted an intensive military exercise, codenamed “Silent Thunder,” aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its Force Protection Unit (FPU) and refining ROLE 1 medical procedures. This initiative underscores the mission’s commitment to maintaining high levels of security, operational effectiveness, and readiness in a volatile […]
