On August 9, 2024, the Islamic State’s Mozambique Province was involved in the kidnapping of about 70 fishermen who were fishing on three boats near the island of Ilha Quirimbas off Macomia in the Cabo Delgado region in the northern…
The author Stephen A. Cook published a book titled The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. The book examines the role of the United States in the Middle East over past decades, detailing the…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), located in Central Africa, has seen a surge in terrorist operations in recent times. The latest incidents occurred on August 10, 2024, in the Beni region, situated in the eastern part of the…
Amid the rapid transformations occurring in the Sahel region of Africa across security, military, and political levels, the border area between Mauritania and Mali has become one of the most troubled hotspots due to multiple security threats and the varying…
Recently, the United Kingdom has witnessed the most significant urban riots and violence since 2011, following the murder of three girls in a stabbing attack in Southport on July 29, 2024. Protesters took to the streets in several British cities…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race after a disastrous performance in the first presidential debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump on June 27, 2024, announced on August 6, 2024, that she had chosen…
Nigeria, located in West Africa, has recently witnessed a rise in the frequency of popular protests. These demonstrations occurred in the capital, Abuja, and several other cities in early August 2024. They started through social media campaigns under the slogan…
Uganda, located in East Africa, experienced a surge in internal unrest during July 2024, directly linked to a social media campaign initiated by youth groups calling for popular marches and a move towards the parliament on July 23, 2024, in…
After the Labour Party’s victory in the British general elections on July 4, 2024, and Keir Starmer’s appointment as Prime Minister, Britain is witnessing a rising wave of far-right violence spreading across the United Kingdom. This surge followed a stabbing…
Both the Malian army and the Russian Wagner Group have admitted to suffering heavy casualties — some unofficial estimates suggest more than 80 soldiers from both sides — following armed clashes that took place from July 22, 2024, and lasted…
In a move that was not surprising given the pressures he faced from various Democratic Party leaders, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. At the same time, he announced his support for his Vice…
Hakan Fidan, the Turkish Foreign Minister, visited Niger on July 17, 2024, reflecting Turkey’s growing interest in expanding its influence and strategic presence in the Sahel and West Africa. Through the gateway of Niamey, Ankara seeks to secure access to…
