Keywords: Armed groups


Mali Army Targets Suspected Militants in Ouagadou Forest Operation

The Malian Armed Forces have reported targeting a group of suspected militants in the Ouagadou Forest in southwestern Mali, as military operations continue to strengthen security across the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said the operation was conducted......

Mali carries out two airstrikes against armed group positions in central regions

Mali’s armed forces have carried out two airstrikes against locations allegedly used by armed groups in the country’s central regions, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Malian Army. The operations took place on October 14 and 15, targeting sites in the Doura and Tongolo-Kora......

Joseph Kabila takes leadership of new political-military alliance in eastern DR Congo

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has announced that he will lead a new political and military alliance involving the M23 armed movement, which controls large areas of the country’s east. The development adds another layer of uncertainty to the country’s political......

Mali: Army expands operations against armed group positions across the country

Malian armed forces have intensified operations against positions attributed to armed groups, carrying out targeted actions in both the southern and northern parts of the country as authorities seek to disrupt logistical networks and militant concentrations. According to the General Staff of the Malian......

Bourita calls for stronger international action against non-state armed groups

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has called for stronger international cooperation to address the growing challenges posed by non-state armed groups, warning that these actors are becoming increasingly capable of exploiting security weaknesses, crossing borders and connecting conflicts......

Morocco calls for stronger protection of children affected by armed conflicts in Africa

Morocco has called for stronger measures to protect children exposed to armed conflicts across Africa, urging the African Union to place greater emphasis on preventing child recruitment, supporting young victims after conflicts and ensuring their long-term reintegration into society. Speaking during......

Democratic Republic of Congo: Félix Tshisekedi Launches National Dialogue Without Rebels

In response to rising political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi has announced a broad national consultation aimed at easing the climate in the country. The process is set to involve political parties, civil society, and various segments of the population, but armed groups......

DRC-M23: A Roadmap Adopted to Accelerate Peace Negotiations

After several months of tensions and difficulties in implementing peace commitments, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) have expressed a willingness to reinvigorate negotiations. Both parties have agreed on a roadmap intended to organize the......

Nigeria rescues 308 kidnapping victims in largest single-day operation

Nigerian authorities have announced the rescue of 308 people who had been held captive by armed groups, describing the mission as the largest single-day hostage rescue operation in the country's history. According to the Nigerian presidency, the victims were located in forested areas around Kainji......