June 18
Central Africa: France to Reduce Military Presence in West and Central Africa
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military… Read more »
June 07
Sudan: Sudanese Army Vows Harsh Response to Paramilitary Attack, UN Urges Probe
Sudan's army has vowed to deliver a "harsh response" to Wednesday's attack on a village by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who pro-democracy activists say killed more than… Read more »
May 30
South Sudan: UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo
The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens in Attack On Nigerian Mining Community
Gunmen on motorbikes stormed a mining community in central Nigeria, killing up to 40 people and torching homes, residents said, in the latest violence to hit a region troubled by… Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Foiled Attempted Coup Involving U.S. Citizens
The Democratic Republic of Congo's military said it has killed the leader of an attempted coup, thwarting a plot that involved some 50 people - both foreigners and Congolese. Read more »
May 19
Niger: Final Date for U.S. Troop Pullout From Niger Set for September 15 - Statement
The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by September 15 "at the latest", a joint statement said… Read more »
May 17
Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
May 10
Chad: Shots Fired by Soldiers After Presidential Vote Results Announced
Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has been declared the official winner of the 6 May presidential elections with over 61 percent of the vote, according to… Read more »
May 07
Rwanda: U.S. and DRC's Partners Call On Rwanda to Punish Forces Over Attack
The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's… Read more »
May 03
West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
April 25
Burkina Faso: Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid - Rights Group
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
April 18
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »
March 24
Chad: Chad Excludes Military Rulers' Main Opponents From Presidential Vote
Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including three leading opponents of the ruling junta, from standing in the presidential election on 6 May. The… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Macron Names Bockel Envoy to African Countries That Have French Military Bases
Jean-Marie Bockel, the minister for cooperation under former president, Nicolas Sarkozy has been named special envoy to Africa. Read more »
January 06
Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners
French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Sudan: Sudan's Military Rivals Agree to Meet to Discuss Possible Ceasefire
East African bloc IGAD has been involved in efforts to mediate over the war in Sudan for months, and says it has secured a commitment from warring parties to implement a ceasefire… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Mali: Fighting Between Mali Army, Militants Reported
The Mali army, with significant support from Russia's paramilitary outfit Wagner, engaged in a battle with militants of the CSP-PSD coalition, for control of Kidaon on Saturday,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Cameroon: At Least 24 Civilians Killed in Attack by Armed Group in Mamfe
At least 24 civilians were killed in Mamfe, in the English-speaking southwest region of the country. According to municipal and prefectural authorities, children, women and men are… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Sudan: More Than 20 Killed in Sudan After Shell Hits Market
More than 20 people were killed Sunday after shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, a committee of pro-democracy lawyers said in a statement. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Mali: Mali Junta Upholds UN Peacekeepers' Departure, Sends More Troops North
While the UN voiced concern over an escalation of fighting in in Azawad in northern Mali, the Malian foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop said this weekend that the withdrawal of United… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Niger: U.S. Mulls Military Options As France Prepares Troop Withdrawal From Niger
The United States has said it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2023, as demanded by the as… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Bans French Planes From Its Airspace
Niger, which reopened airspace at the start of September, says it welcomes all commercial flights except for French planes or flights chartered by French companies. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Niger: Towards a Partial Withdrawal of French Forces
French and Nigerien military officers are discussing a partial withdrawal of certain French military elements deployed in Niger. However, the bulk of French forces in the Sahel… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Central Africa: Coup Leader Meets Regional Envoy, Opposition Leader Following Inauguration
Gabon's new military leader has started to give amnesty to dissidents and has met central Africa's mediator for the country, following last week's coup that brought the curtain… Read more »