Armed Groups

Shrouded in secrecy for years, Russia’s Wagner Group opens up
The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.
Published On 10 Aug 2022
Mali’s army says 17 soldiers, 4 civilians killed in Tessit attack
Military says ‘complex and coordinated attack’ in country’s south likely carried out by ISIL-affiliated group.
Published On 9 Aug 2022
Chad military gov’t, opposition groups sign peace deal in Qatar
At least 40 groups sign deal with gov’t to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.
Published On 8 Aug 2022
Rwanda backing M23 rebels in DRC: UN experts
A UN group of experts finds ‘solid evidence’ that Kigali is supporting M23 fighters despite repeated denials.
Published On 4 Aug 2022

The West African country has been battling rebel groups, some linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL, in recent years.

The co-founder and former spokesperson for al-Shabab has been under house arrest since 2018.

Parliament is controlled by the ruling APC and any move to impeach Buhari would require two-thirds of the 109 senators.

Burundi has been sending troops and civilians into DRC to fight Burundian opposition armed groups in secret mission.

President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.

Armed groups have been targeting scrap collectors, accusing them of spying for troops and the militia fighting them.

Kinshasa has accused Kigali of backing the M23 rebel group in the DRC’s eastern region, which the latter denies.

The UN peacekeeping mission has been criticised locally for its perceived inability to stop fighting in eastern DRC.

The attack happened in the northern Cabo Delgado province where ISIL-linked armed groups have been active since 2017.

About 150 others have been wounded in the southern Blue Nile state since the clashes erupted a week ago.

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