Author: M Barbu

La ministre française des Armées affirme que la France maintiendra sa présence militaire au Mali

La France va maintenir sa présence militaire au Mali, a confié à la presse la ministre française des Armées, Florence Parly, à l’issue d’une rencontre, lundi à Bamako, avec son homologue malien Sadio Camara.

“La France ne quittera pas le Mali et reste déterminée dans la lutte contre le terrorisme”, a déclaré la ministre française en inscrivant sa visite dans le cadre du renforcement de la coopération militaire entre les deux pays.

Mali : une implication de Wagner affecterait ”sérieusement” les relations de l’UE avec Bamako (Josep Borrell)

-Le Chef de la diplomation de l’Union européenne s’exprimait en marge de l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies à New York.

Une implication du groupe privé russe Wagner au Mali affecterait « sérieusement » les relations entre l’Union européenne et Bamako, a indiqué lundi, Josep Borrell, chef de la diplomatie européenne.

Josep Borrell s’exprimait en marge de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies à New York.

IS Attacks in Syrian Desert Kill Pro-Regime Militia Fighters

IS group launched attacks in the Syrian Desert region over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of several Syrian regime militia fighters, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.

The Islamic State (IS) group launched attacks in the Syrian Desert region over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of several Syrian regime militia fighters. An activist in the eastern Deir-ez-Zour region, Abu Omar al-Bukamali, told The New Arab’s sister site al-Araby al-Jadeed that two members of the Russian-backed Liwaa al-Quds militia were killed on Sunday in an IS attack that targeted a military vehicle in the Syrian Desert (Al-Badia) – also known as the Syrian steppe -, which covers the southeast of the country.

Drone Targets Car in Idleb Amidst Rumors of Guardians of Religion Leaders Assassination

A drone targeted a car at the entrance to the city of Binnish in the Idleb countryside amidst rumors of “the assassination of leaders of the Guardians of Religion Organization.”

On Monday, an Al-Souria Net correspondent in Idleb reported that military surveillance “monitored a reconnaissance flight coinciding with the drone strike on the car, east of Binnish.”

The Haqqani Network And India’s Afghan Dilemma – Analysis

The Haqqani network derives its name from Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought against the Soviet army in Afghanistan, and later against the United States (US) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces. Following the death of Jalaluddin, the leadership of the group was assumed by his son, Sirajuddin, who is set to head the Interior Ministry, perhaps the most important ministerial position in the newly announced Afghan cabinet. India’s diplomatic presence in Afghan cities, whenever it is restored, will be under the direct watch of the Sirajuddin-led ministry. Obviously, this is far from comfortable for New Delhi.

Russian Mercenaries Accused Of Killing Beina Youth President, 3 Others In Central African Republic

Shortly after the disappearance of four youths, their families launched a search for them before discovering their corpses.

Beina Town in the Gamboula sub-prefecture to the west of the Central African Republic has been thrown into shock and anger following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the President of the youth movement in the town and three other youths who disappeared since Monday, Sept. 13.

Sudan Leaders Say They Thwarted Coup Attempt by Loyalists of Former Dictator

Government officials blamed the bid on supporters of longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who was overthrown in 2019 by a military takeover prompted by widespread popular protests.

Sudanese authorities said they thwarted an attempted coup by loyalists of the deposed dictator Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Tuesday, the latest sign of instability in an African nation battling persistent economic hardship under a fragile transitional government.

Terrorisme en Côte d’Ivoire : pourquoi la surveillance a encore été renforcée dans le Nord

Le crash, dans la nuit du 10 au 11 septembre, d’un hélicoptère d’attaque MI 24 est survenu alors que l’armée ivoirienne craignait une attaque jihadiste dans le nord du pays.

Selon nos informations, les autorités ivoiriennes ont été prévenues début septembre par plusieurs partenaires, notamment les services de renseignements burkinabè, d’un risque important d’attaque jihadiste sur leur territoire. Des mouvements suspects avaient notamment été détectés près de la forêt de Diéfoula, dans le sud-est du Burkina. Des armes (munitions, roquettes, matériel pour fabriquer des engins explosifs) avaient aussi été acheminées sur place.

Pentagon says drone strike near Syria’s Idlib targeted al-Qaeda official

CENTCOM fired a drone missile at at least one jihadi official near Idlib today in the first such strike in recent months.

The United States military targeted an al-Qaeda official with a drone strike in northwest Syria on Monday, the Pentagon said.

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters the strike was carried out near Syria’s Idlib province but offered no further details. The strike was carried out near the town of Binnish, according to local reports. Kirby said the military had no indication of civilian casualties as of Monday afternoon.

What’s Behind the Resurgence in Piracy Off Somalia’s Coast

After a steep reduction, piracy seems to be on the rise again off the coast of Somalia, with “five or six” incidents occurring in the past two months, according to U.S. military officials. These have included the hijacking of a Comoros-flagged tanker that was later released, as well as the seizing of a fishing trawler and the brief boarding of a cargo ship. In an email interview, John Steed, regional manager for the Horn of Africa at Oceans Beyond Piracy, explains the recent surge and the factors giving rise to it.