Armed Groups

OPINION,
To fight hate and violence in the Sahel, we need to talk more
As attacks by armed groups rise, new data shows that open dialogue — and dance — work in fighting hate.
opinion by Gabriela Ramos
Published On 26 Sep 2022
Chadian rebel pardoned by Egypt ahead of N’djamena dialogue
The release comes on the heels of a pre-negotiation parley held in Doha by Qatar, Chad and more than 300 rebel groups.
Published On 15 Sep 2022
In Somalia, al-Shabab’s courts win more converts
More Somalis are losing faith in the country’s slow judicial process and are taking their complaints to the armed group.
Published On 14 Sep 2022
At least 14 dead in rebel attacks in eastern DR Congo
The ADF stages frequent deadly raids on villages in east DRC despite joint operations by Congolese and Ugandan armies.
Published On 31 Aug 2022

In Nigeria, data shows increased violence against Christians, especially clergy, and a general rise in insecurity.

Kidnappings by criminal gangs are frequent in Nigeria, especially in the northeast but increasingly elsewhere.

The fighting marks the end of a ceasefire observed since March and could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Tigray region

There are more than 120 armed groups active in the DRC, driving longstanding conflict in the country.

In recent years, armed gangs have been kidnapping people for ransom, mainly in northwest Nigeria.

France announced withdrawal in February as relations with Bamako frayed in wake of military coups in 2020 and 2021.

The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.

Military says ‘complex and coordinated attack’ in country’s south likely carried out by ISIL-affiliated group.

At least 40 groups sign deal with gov’t to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.

A UN group of experts finds ‘solid evidence’ that Kigali is supporting M23 fighters despite repeated denials.

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