Egypt, DR Congo probe stronger military, security ties

Russia's Growing Military Presence in Africa Reaches Strategic Indian Ocean Gateway

Mozambique has asked Russia for military assistance in its fight against terrorism, with the experience gained by the African Corps in Mali shaping expectations of what Russian support could provide. The request highlights Moscow's expanding security role across Africa and underscores the strategic importance of southeastern Africa in the broader geopolitical landscape. Mali Experience Shapes Mozambique's Security Request Western intelligence services have long sought to portray the operations of Russia's African Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali, as unsuccessful. At the same time, separatist Tuareg forces from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the Islamist militant group Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) launched coordinated attacks on several major Malian cities this year, including Gao, Anefis, Sévaré, and Mopti. Despite repeated predictions of the Malian government's collapse and speculation about a possible French return to the country, joint operations conducted by the African Corps and the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have repelled the main terrorist offensives. Government forces recently reopened access to the town of Anefis after breaking a prolonged blockade, reinforcing state control over key areas.

"Inside the Secret Network Fueling Sudan's War": Filmmaker Julia Steers on UAE Backing RSF Atrocities

A new investigation has uncovered how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) supports a secret network of military training camps for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that enables them to continue their deadly war in Sudan. “This war, which is often categorized in international media as a civil war, is really a proxy war,” says award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Julia Steers. “We’re talking about a really extensive network of logistics and training and financial backing from the UAE.” The investigation is a collaboration between Lighthouse Reports, Evident, Sudan War Monitor and Der Spiegel. Meanwhile, as the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns another humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding the North Kordofan state capital of El Obeid, where the RSF and the Sudanese army are fighting for control. “There’s no question that the RSF would not be able to have gotten as far as they have, to have claimed nearly as much territory as they have, without the really robust support of the UAE,” says Steers.

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Shows 'Increasingly Blatant' Bias Over DR Congo Peace Deal, Says Rwandan Minister

[RFI] The fragile peace process between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is under renewed pressure, as the United States imposes fresh sanctions over alleged links to mineral trafficking from areas controlled by M23 rebels. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe tells RFI Kigali is being unfairly blamed - arguing that the Congolese government has failed to meet its own commitments under the US-brokered peace deal.

Is Ghana finally winning war against romance scams?

International security agencies, particularly the FBI, increasingly view Ghana and its West African neighbour, Nigeria, as major hubs for romance scams, wire fraud, and other cyber-related crimes. As a result, both countries have come under heightened international scrutiny.

Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security

By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces [] The post Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security appeared first on Vanguard News.