October 01
Somalia: Africom Chief Says Islamic State Doubles Size in North Somalia
Islamic State in Somalia has approximately doubled in size over the past year, the chief of U.S. Africa Command told VOA. Read more »
September 28
Sudan: Sexual Violence Used As Weapon of War Throughout Conflict in Sudan
Sudan's warring parties are using sexual violence as a weapon of war, and "gender-based violence has increased more than two-fold" since the conflict erupted in April 2023,… Read more »
September 27
Sudan: Sudan's Army Chief - RSF Must Withdraw Before Peace
Sudan's de facto ruler said Thursday that he wants to end the war in his country, but he said he will not sit with his rival general unless he withdraws his fighters. Read more »
September 26
Africa: Africom, African Militaries Unite to Combat Gender-Based Violence
U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, is working with southern African countries to combat gender-based violence in the military. This week, AFRICOM and regional military officials are… Read more »
September 25
Sudan: U.S. Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Condemns Inaction On Sudan Conflict
Fifty Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden in late August requesting more humanitarian assistance for Sudan and calling on the U.S. to do more to… Read more »
September 20
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Shipping 'Illegal' Arms to Semi-Autonomous Region
The Somali government on Friday accused Ethiopia of sending an "unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition" to Somalia's semiautonomous region of Puntland. Read more »
West Africa: U.S. General Explains U.S. Movements, Partnerships in West Africa
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command's Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America's military withdrawal, following the… Read more »
Chad: Chad Agrees to Bring Back U.S. Forces - U.S. General
The U.S. is returning Special Forces troops to Chad after leaving at the country's request nearly five months ago. Read more »
September 18
Sudan: 'Immediate Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan's Darfur - UN
A senior United Nations official warned Wednesday that "immediate action" is needed to halt the fighting in the capital of Sudan's North Darfur region, where hundreds of thousands… Read more »
September 17
Ethiopia: Nine Dead in Renewed Fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
At least nine people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in fresh fighting that erupted in Debark and Dabat towns of the North Gondar zone in Ethiopia's Amhara region… Read more »
September 13
Africa: U.S.-China Rivalry for Military Influence in Africa Ramps Up
While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend… Read more »
September 14
Somalia: Somalia 'Open' to Supporting Ethiopia Rebels
Somalia's minister of foreign affairs has said Somalia will consider establishing contacts with and support rebels fighting in Ethiopia if the Ethiopian government attempts to… Read more »
September 12
Somalia: U.S. Boosts Diplomacy, Security Support in Somalia
In an exclusive interview, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley shed light on the ongoing diplomatic efforts and security challenges facing the East African nation, including… Read more »
Somalia: Support for Somalia in the Works As Country Readies for Withdrawal of AU Mission - U.S. Commander
A U.S. Marine Corps general who commands forces in Africa says stability and support programs for Somalia are in the works as the country prepares for the withdrawal of African… Read more »
Somalia: Islamic State-Somalia Becomes Financial Hub - Leader Could Be Top Is Chief - Report
The International Crisis Group says Islamic State in Somalia has become an important financial influence for terrorism, and a report suggests the leader of the branch might become… Read more »
September 11
Sudan: International Arms Embargo On Darfur Renewed As Fighting Rages
The U.N. Security Council unanimously renewed for another year an arms embargo on parties in the Darfur region of Sudan, where the war between rival generals has intensified in… Read more »
September 10
Ethiopia: Tigray Leader Reports Talks With Archrival Eritrea
The leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front Debretsion Gebremichael has reported previously undisclosed talks between his region and the leaders of Eritrea. Read more »
September 09
Sudan: Rights Group Calls for Stronger Sudan Arms Embargo As UN Weighs Sanctions
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to renew existing sanctions that prevent the transfer of military equipment to Sudan's western Darfur… Read more »
September 06
Egypt: Chinese Military Planes Displayed At Egypt Airshow, but Demand Is in Question
As the first Egypt International Air Show wrapped up Thursday, industry analysts debated the significance of China's presence, which included the most complete demonstration of its… Read more »
August 30
Nigeria: Analysts Welcome Nigeria's Security Pact With Niger
Nigeria and neighboring Niger have signed an agreement to boost their security cooperation, despite tensions following a coup in Niger more than a year ago. Read more »
August 29
Sudan: More Food, Other Relief Reaching Millions of Famished Sudanese
Breakthroughs providing for greater humanitarian access that were achieved in the first round of U.S.-mediated peace talks on Sudan are holding and expanding, the United States'… Read more »
August 27
Sudan: U.S. Urges Certain 'Negative Actors' Not to Fuel Sudan's Civil War
The United States is urging certain foreign nations not to fuel Sudan's civil war by arming fighting factions, as the country faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Read more »
Africa: Mpox Outbreak in Africa Poses Risks for Refugees, Displaced Communities
U.N. agencies warn that refugees and displaced communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries infected with mpox are at particular risk of illness and… Read more »
August 26
Africa: U.S.-Africa Military Conference to Discuss Legal Advisers' Role in Troop Deployment
More than 30 African countries will be represented at a military law conference set to begin Tuesday in Lusaka, Zambia. Participants will discuss the role of legal advisers in the… Read more »
August 23
Sudan: Sudan Peace Talks End With Breakthrough On Humanitarian Aid
U.S.-brokered peace talks on Sudan have failed to end the country's 16-month conflict but have succeeded in gaining greater humanitarian access to millions of people who have been… Read more »