Egyptian opposition groups gathered in The Hague on 16 September for the First National Congress (FNC), bringing together Islamists, liberals and activists to discuss political and institutional reforms for a potential post-President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi era. The meeting sought...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 15 September visit to Cairo was officially presented as a continuation of the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but regional media and commentators linked the talks to growing security concerns over...
India will host the BRICS summit in Delhi on 12–13 September, seeking a unified declaration and concrete agreements on digital payments and supply chains despite divisions within the expanded bloc over the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine,...
West African countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to restore security cooperation with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger as expanding jihadist activity raises concerns over regional stability. Coastal states, including Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Mauritania, are seeking closer coordination...
Islamic State (IS) concentrated the vast majority of its operations in Africa during the first half of 2026, with nearly 90% of its claimed attacks taking place on the continent, according to a new analysis of the group's activity...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar in Washington on 29 June, highlighting renewed US efforts to support Libya’s reunification. The talks focused on unifying the country’s military institutions, advancing lasting...
The Malian army (Fama), supported by Russia’s Africa Corps, has carried out a series of counter-insurgency operations across central and northern Mali, killing several suspected militants, arresting others, and targeting armed group positions in coordinated ground and air operations....
Islamic State (IS) has officially claimed its first attacks in north-west Nigeria under its Sahel Province, announcing operations in Sokoto and Kebbi states. The move marks what the group describes as a "new battlefield expansion" and reflects a broader...
Niger’s armed forces suffered one of their deadliest setbacks in recent months after a series of militant attacks between 17 and 19 June reportedly killed at least 265 soldiers. According to reports from LSI Africa and the Wamaps security...
Kenyan President William Ruto’s campaign for reforms to global lending institutions at the G7 Summit in France appears to have contributed to the adoption of a declaration prioritising debt reform and mutually beneficial international partnerships. The move is significant...