Security trends

Local authorities in Puntland, northeastern Somalia, have announced that their military forces have successfully taken control of strongholds belonging to ISIS in the mountainous areas of the Bari region, This operation is part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region and combat the terrorist organization, which has posed a persistent threat. According to the “Somalia New” …

Editorial :Africa Eye A tragedy has struck the community of Agadez, in northern Niger, with the kidnapping on Saturday evening of Eva Gretzmacher, a 70-year-old Austrian humanitarian, by armed men, according to a report from the Nigerien news agency ANP. The incident took place near her home, close to the Caritas offices where she had worked for several decades. The …

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), affiliated with Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack that killed at least 28 Beninese soldiers on Wednesday in the northern part of the country, near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso. The group stated in its communiqué: “With Allah’s help and success, on Wednesday, 8th Rajab 1446, …

Mamoudou samoura On January 6, 2025, during the annual conference of French ambassadors, President Emmanuel Macron expressed frustration over the lack of acknowledgment from African Sahel states for France’s military interventions against Islamist militants since 2013. He suggested that without French support, these nations might have lost their sovereignty. In response, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko refuted Macron’s statements, emphasizing …

Africa Eye Editorial Johannesburg – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union, has called for a transparent and inclusive mediation process to address the ongoing post-election crisis in Mozambique. The crisis, which has persisted for two months, has resulted in deadly violence claiming over 250 lives and causing widespread destruction. In a statement reported by the …

On Sunday, nearly eight million Chadians were called to vote in legislative, provincial, and local elections. This vote, considered by the regime as a decisive step in the ongoing political transition, was marked by low voter turnout and allegations of fraud from the opposition. According to the National Agency for Election Management (ANGE), the national voter turnout reached 52.37%, while …

The rising threat of violent extremism in Coastal West Africa demands a recalibration of security strategies. While military responses are often emphasized, the efficacy of these efforts is intrinsically linked to the quality of security sector governance. Enhancing oversight and accountability within defense and security institutions is crucial for effectively countering extremist threats and fostering long-term stability in the region. …