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Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore in Moscow, 9 May 2025. © Sergey Bobylev/RIA Novosti/Anadolu via AFP

Spotlight | Burkina Faso
Djibo raid rattles Burkina Faso's junta

The attack, claimed by Islamist group Ansarul Islam, has not only revealed gaps in Burkina Faso's defences but also fuelled fears of infiltration within the civilian auxiliaries meant to support the army and protect key towns in the north.

Subscribers only Defence 15.05.2025

Central African Republic
Wagner sends 50 mercenaries to southeast to battle militiamen

Fierce battles have been raging for the past fortnight between Zande militiamen and the Central African Republic's army and their Wagner mercenary allies in the southeast of the country. The army is struggling to contain the conflict, despite the arrival of reinforcements.

Subscribers only Defence 15.05.2025

Ethiopia
National Intelligence bans foreigners from travelling to Tigray

Amid escalations between Addis Ababa and Mekele, the National Intelligence and Security Service has stopped foreigners from visiting the north of the country.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 13.05.2025

Spotlight | Central African Republic
Bangui under pressure from Moscow to ditch Wagner for Africa Corps

Russian officers from the Wagner group, in Bangui, 17 July, 2023. © Leger Kokpakpa/Reuters

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 12.05.2025

Somalia
African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

The AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, Bankole Adeoye, is no longer in position to convince Trump's administration to support its future peace mission in Somalia. A sponsors conference will be held at Doha at the end of the month.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 09.05.2025

Sudan
El Fasher siege strains Burhan's alliance with militias

The capital of North Darfur, a Sudanese Armed Forces stronghold in the west of the country, is under bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces. Militias allied with the SAF are awaiting reinforcements from Khartoum, which are slow to arrive.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 07.05.2025

A rally called for by Sudan's Popular Front for Liberation and Justice in Port Sudan to denounce the siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on El-Fasher city, 24 April 2025.

Nigeria
Abuja strengthens links with London in fight against fraud

The UK and Nigeria signed a cooperation agreement to combat fraud on 30 April. The agreement covers document fraud - visas and passports - and cyber security, and provides for the sharing of information.

Subscribers only Defence 01.05.2025

Nigeria
Army caught between urgent requirements and red tape

The Nigerian Armed Forces are seeking new equipment, both in terms of munitions and transport, in order to keep pace with an increase in capabilities. However the ministry of defence is struggling to process demand.

Subscribers only Defence 29.04.2025

Mozambique, Rwanda
Cabo Delgado: EU plans to maintain financial aid to Rwandan army

Despite the war in DRC, the European External Action Service is arguing against immediate suspension of financial aid for the Rwanda Defence Force in the north of Mozambique.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.04.2025

Inner circles | DRC
The family closes ranks around Tshisekedi

Challenged on several fronts, Félix Tshisekedi has narrowed his close circle. From his brother Jacques, the linchpin for security arrangements, to his son Anthony, with his fingers in mining affairs, not to forget "Maman Marthe", the presidential clan is playing a decisive role behind the scenes.

Subscribers only Defence, Mining, Politics 25.04.2025

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi in Paris, in April 2024.

Central African Republic
Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels

The Central African president kept in close touch with his head of intelligence after dispatching him to N'Djamena to negotiate with the armed groups of the north-west and south-east. The agreement may result in the integration of rebel representatives into the government.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 25.04.2025

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in Bangui, on 1 March 2025.

Nigeria
Paris mulls language academy for military in Abuja

Along with the sale of military hardware, the aim of the new centre is to further boost military cooperation between Nigeria and France.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 24.04.2025

DRC
Kinshasa in negotiations for three new Chinese combat drones

Congolese securocrats are in discussions over a costly contract with Chinese giant Catic for three unmanned aircraft, as the army prepares to counter-attack M23 in the east of the country.

Subscribers only Defence 23.04.2025

Wing Loong II drone in Zhuhai city, south China's Guangdong Province, China, 28 September 2021.

Senegal
Police acquire Croatian assault rifles

The Senegalese national police has taken delivery of hundreds of VHS-2 assault rifles from the Croatian company HS Produkt to equip its officers.

Subscribers only Defence 23.04.2025

South Sudan, Uganda
Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

The South Sudanese president has embarked on what he hopes will be a pivotal showdown with his long-standing rival. With strong Ugandan support, he is also doing everything to reshape the national political scene.

Subscribers only Defence 18.04.2025

Yoweri Museveni (left) with Salva Kiir arriving in Juba, on 3 April 2025.

Benin
Army poised to procure second reconnaissance aircraft

French company Défense Conseil International delivered a first aircraft to Cotonou within the EU military cooperation framework in March. After the signing of a direct contract, it is to deliver another plane to the Beninese military by August.

Subscribers only Defence 18.04.2025

Cameroon
Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

The army suffered heavy losses on its northern border in March at the hands of Islamic State. The general staff is looking to respond with solutions to combat drones and increase surveillance, as well as improve internal coordination.

Subscribers only Defence 16.04.2025

Central African Republic
MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper's murder

After a Kenyan peacekeeper was shot dead by unidentified armed forces on 28 March, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic has taken the decision to stop patrolling the Haut-Mbomou region.

Subscribers only Defence 16.04.2025

Chad, Sudan
The winding arms supply routes from Beijing to N'Djamena via Abu Dhabi

Chad has taken delivery of the latest generation of Chinese anti-aircraft defence systems. They were supplied by the UAE, which is regularly criticised over their support for the Rapid Support Forces that are battling the regular Sudanese army in the civil war.

Subscribers only Defence 15.04.2025

Ivory Coast
Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle

A main player in Ivory Coast's security sector, the company is caught up in a legal embroilment with its former French stakeholder.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 14.04.2025

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Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Defence

Spotlight | Burkina Faso
Djibo raid rattles Burkina Faso's junta

Central African Republic
Wagner sends 50 mercenaries to southeast to battle militiamen

Ethiopia
National Intelligence bans foreigners from travelling to Tigray

Spotlight | Central African Republic
Bangui under pressure from Moscow to ditch Wagner for Africa Corps

Somalia
African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

Sudan
El Fasher siege strains Burhan's alliance with militias

Nigeria
Abuja strengthens links with London in fight against fraud

Nigeria
Army caught between urgent requirements and red tape

Mozambique, Rwanda
Cabo Delgado: EU plans to maintain financial aid to Rwandan army

Inner circles | DRC
The family closes ranks around Tshisekedi

Central African Republic
Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels

Nigeria
Paris mulls language academy for military in Abuja

DRC
Kinshasa in negotiations for three new Chinese combat drones

Senegal
Police acquire Croatian assault rifles

South Sudan, Uganda
Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

Benin
Army poised to procure second reconnaissance aircraft

Cameroon
Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

Central African Republic
MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper's murder

Chad, Sudan
The winding arms supply routes from Beijing to N'Djamena via Abu Dhabi

Ivory Coast
Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle

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Defence

Spotlight | Burkina Faso Djibo raid rattles Burkina Faso's junta

Central African Republic Wagner sends 50 mercenaries to southeast to battle militiamen

Ethiopia National Intelligence bans foreigners from travelling to Tigray

Spotlight | Central African Republic Bangui under pressure from Moscow to ditch Wagner for Africa Corps

Somalia African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

Sudan El Fasher siege strains Burhan's alliance with militias

Nigeria Abuja strengthens links with London in fight against fraud

Nigeria Army caught between urgent requirements and red tape

Mozambique, Rwanda Cabo Delgado: EU plans to maintain financial aid to Rwandan army

Inner circles | DRC The family closes ranks around Tshisekedi

Central African Republic Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels

Nigeria Paris mulls language academy for military in Abuja

DRC Kinshasa in negotiations for three new Chinese combat drones

Senegal Police acquire Croatian assault rifles

South Sudan, Uganda Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

Benin Army poised to procure second reconnaissance aircraft

Cameroon Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

Central African Republic MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper's murder

Chad, Sudan The winding arms supply routes from Beijing to N'Djamena via Abu Dhabi

Ivory Coast Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Spotlight | Burkina Faso
Djibo raid rattles Burkina Faso's junta

Central African Republic
Wagner sends 50 mercenaries to southeast to battle militiamen

Ethiopia
National Intelligence bans foreigners from travelling to Tigray

Spotlight | Central African Republic
Bangui under pressure from Moscow to ditch Wagner for Africa Corps

Somalia
African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

Sudan
El Fasher siege strains Burhan's alliance with militias

Nigeria
Abuja strengthens links with London in fight against fraud

Nigeria
Army caught between urgent requirements and red tape

Mozambique, Rwanda
Cabo Delgado: EU plans to maintain financial aid to Rwandan army

Inner circles | DRC
The family closes ranks around Tshisekedi

Central African Republic
Touadéra reaches deal with 3R and UPC rebels

Nigeria
Paris mulls language academy for military in Abuja

DRC
Kinshasa in negotiations for three new Chinese combat drones

Senegal
Police acquire Croatian assault rifles

South Sudan, Uganda
Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

Benin
Army poised to procure second reconnaissance aircraft

Cameroon
Following Islamic State attack, Yaoundé looks to increase border defence capabilities

Central African Republic
MINUSCA pauses south-east patrols after peacekeeper's murder

Chad, Sudan
The winding arms supply routes from Beijing to N'Djamena via Abu Dhabi

Ivory Coast
Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle