Security trends

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has criticized the international community for its lack of concrete action in response to the ongoing M23 rebel offensive in the country’s east. During a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday, Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner expressed frustration over the situation, stating, “We hear many statements, but we see no action.” Her …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a persistent crisis, fuelled by tensions between the government and the M23 rebel movement, accused of being backed by Rwanda. This worrying situation has prompted the international community to step up its efforts to restore peace. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has engaged in mediation, calling for immediate de-escalation and dialogue between …

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the intensification of attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the city of El-Fasher in Darfur, calling for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement released on Friday, Council members expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in and around the city, warning of the dire humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. …

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 …

Editorial : Africa Eye Based on accurate intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGTS), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (CBI) managed to foil an imminent terrorist plot in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the suspects were in the final stages of preparing to carry out explosive operations. According to a statement issued by the …

Gabon is currently undergoing a critical transitional phase following a military coup that ousted the previous regime, plunging the country into significant political and economic challenges. In this new chapter, the transitional authorities are striving to establish a democratic political system that guarantees citizens’ rights and freedoms and fosters development prospects. To achieve this goal, the authorities have implemented a …

The fate of four Moroccan truck drivers who went missing between Burkina Faso and Niger last Saturday remains unclear. According to sources familiar with the matter, a crisis unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad is currently working alongside Morocco’s embassies in Burkina Faso and Niger, in close coordination with the authorities of both …

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” …