Tunisia
Tunisia reports surge in drug seizures in 2025
Tunisian customs have intercepted 122,000 narcotic pills, 113 kg of cannabis, and 13 kg of cocaine since January, officials
Military
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Tunisia
Tunisia to host African Lion military exercises in 2025, strengthening defense ties with US
Tunisia will host 2025 African Lion military drills, making it the country’s largest defense exercise yet, the Defense Post
Mali
Mali detains Canadian mining firm staff amid tax dispute
Malian authorities arrested four senior employees of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex Monday, escalating tensions in
Libya
Libyan military detains over 300 migrants attempting desert crossing
Libya’s 444 brigade, operating under the Tripoli-based army, announced Monday that it had detained more than 300 migrants attempting
Algeria
Algeria poised to become first export buyer of Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter
Algeria is likely the first international buyer of Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter, following an announcement by Rosoboronexport at Airshow
Egypt
Large wave sinks Red Sea dive boat; four bodies recovered, eight missing
Rescuers recovered four bodies and four survivors Tuesday after a diving boat capsized off Egypt's Red Sea coast
Mauritania
Czech special forces to help train troops in Mauritania
The Czech parliament has approved the return of troops to the Sahel, as part of a NATO program to help
Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council: Sudan on 'countdown to famine'
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said that the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the
Sahel
Conflict Intensity Index: Sahel, Horn of Africa “conflict corridor” doubles in size over last three years
According to a new report by the Conflict Intensity Index (CII), Africa’s ‘conflict corridor’ which spans from Mali to
Opinion
Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Sudan
US lawmakers seek to suspend arms sales to UAE over Sudan conflict
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation to suspend American arms sales to the United Arab Emirates unless
Niger
Supporters of Alliance of Sahel States gather in Niger capital for conference
Delegates have been attending a conference in Niamey in support of the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), comprised of Mali,
Sudan
40 killed in central Sudan paramilitary attack on village, says medic
An attack by paramilitary forces on Tuesday evening killed 40 people in a central Sudan village, a medic told AFP,