Esper pushes reluctant Maghreb to curb Chinese, Russian influence
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper highlighted Washington’s focus on containing Chinese and Russian influence in Africa as he arrived in Tunisia Wednesday.
Africa
Egypt wants Syria back in the Arab League and a military alliance against Turkey
Recent military contacts between Armenia and Azerbaijan have gradually shifted the focus from a topic that should not be left in the background. We are talking about Turkey, Libya, Greece, Syria and … Egypt.
How to Build Better Militaries in Africa: Lessons from Niger
In August, jihadists in Niger killed six French aid workers and two Nigeriens just outside of the capital, Niamey. Terrorist attacks have increased by 250 percent over the last two years in Africa’s Sahel region, according to the State Department. To help counter the threat of terrorism and build the capacity of African militaries, the U.S. government spends over $1.5 billion a year on security assistance to the African continent. Does this support work?
Gununu: Wagner mercenaries fortify Jufra airbase in 31 locations
The spokesman for the Libyan Army Mohammed Gununu said they had depicted Wagner Group mercenaries’ work on fortifying Jufra airbase in over 31 locations.
Somali, Kenyan troops exchange gunfire at shared border
What you need to know:
The incident took place at the frontier between the Somali town Bula Hawo and Kenya’s Mandera.
Death toll in Nigeria jihadist attack rises to 30
The death toll from a jihadist attack on the convoy of the regional governor in northeast Nigeria has risen to 30, security sources said Saturday.
The Legacy of Military Governance in Mali
After leading a coup against a democratically elected government, junta leader Colonel Assimi Goïta has attempted to rehabilitate the image of military government in Mali.
Bashaga and Dutch ambassador discuss cooperation in security training
The Minister of the Interior of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fathi Bashaga, held discussions with the Dutch ambassador to Libya, Lars Toomer on Friday, regarding plans to establish professional security coordination and opportunities for joint cooperation in the field of security training.
African countries reject appointment of Bulgarian diplomat as UN envoy to Libya
The Algerian Newspaper Al-Hiwar, on Friday, reported that a number of African countries had refused to accept the naming of the Bulgarian, Nickolay Mladenov, as the new United Nations (UN) envoy to Libya.
Mali: Décryptage : N’Daw/Goïta : écrire un nouveau contrat politique
Aussi Bizarre et saugrenu que cela puisse paraitre, c’est la première fois que le Mali a à sa tête un président et un vice-président. Une première dans l’histoire du Mali indépendant. Le colonel-Major à la retraite, Bah N’Daw, devient Président de la transition, et son cadet d’une trentaine d’années, le colonel Assimi Goïta, président du CNSP, devient son vice-président.