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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Sudan: Cholera Poses New Risks for Millions of Sudan's Displaced

U.N. agencies are scaling up cholera prevention and treatment programs to get on top of a new, deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan that threatens to further destabilize communities… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Official Holds Talks in Africa On Responsible Use of Military AI

A U.S. State Department official was in Nigeria this week to meet with local and regional authorities about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan At Breaking Point From Crisis of Neglect

United Nations agencies warn Sudan is at a breaking point after more than 15 months of conflict because of what they call a crisis of neglect. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Court Finds Former Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty

A Ugandan court found former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty Tuesday of 44 out of 78 war crimes charges brought against him. Read more »