Regional cooperation

The electoral process for the Vice-Chairmanship of the African Union concluded following six closely contested rounds, with the outcomes of the votes either being tied or separated by a margin of 2 to 4 votes. However, it was observed by all the participating delegations that there was a marked distinction between the Moroccan candidate and the other contenders, particularly the …

Amid escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) convened an emergency summit in Tanzania. The recent capture of Goma by the March 23 Movement (M23) has intensified the crisis, prompting regional leaders to call for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of political dialogue. …

In a surprising turn of events, the M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), just days before a high-stakes summit between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The announcement follows the M23’s recent seizure of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, which drew widespread international condemnation. While the …

Editorial : Africa Eye  The International Counter-Terrorism Conference, organized by the Nigerian government in collaboration with the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), concluded on Friday at the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Center in Niamey. The event marked the launch of the second phase of the coalition’s Sahel program, which targets Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. Over two days, …

While the terrorist threat is gradually receding in East Africa, the region is facing new security challenges. Maritime piracy and cybercrime are on the rise again. Having inflicted serious blows on terrorist groups such as the Shebabs, thanks to strengthened regional cooperation, the countries of the region must now face up to the return of piracy in Somali waters and …

Mamoudou Samoura Director of publication Africa Eye Senior expert in international relations and African geopolitics On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced the creation of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), marking a decisive step in their pursuit of sovereignty and regional cooperation. This initiative, led by regimes that have come to power …

Recently arrived Sudanese refugees wait to be registered at Gorom refugee camp near Juba, South Sudan. Photo Credit: Refugees International South Sudan has long been one of the world’s most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, but the risks faced by local aid staff have been largely overlooked. As we grapple with an increasingly complex global landscape of humanitarian crises, it’s …

 In an operation against arms trafficking in Central Africa, the Chad-Sudan joint force has intercepted a substantial cache of weapons en route to Lake Chad. The haul, comprising 296 firearms of various calibers, including two RPGs and 17 pistols, was showcased to the media by the joint force. The seizure took place during a law enforcement operation in the village …

Mauritanian Civil Military Cooperation Teams distributing supplies to a local school during Flintlock near Kaedi, Mauritania. (Source: U.S. AFRICOM/Spc. Brunschmid)  The Sahel region of Africa is facing an unprecedented surge in militant Islamist violence, with attacks increasing by 140% since 2020. Despite years of international support and counterterrorism operations, governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are struggling to contain …