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The Tanzanian government’s heavy-handed electoral process has set the country on highly unstable footing, and now the country faces an unprecedented crisis that will require extraordinary measures to resolve.
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Tanzanian government’s heavy-handed electoral process has set the country on highly unstable footing, and now the country faces an unprecedented crisis that will require extraordinary measures to resolve.
To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must learn from past experiences and build transparent processes that advance stability and benefit ordinary citizens.
Africa’s Critical Minerals at a Critical Juncture – Africa Center
To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must build transparent processes that advance stability and benefit ordinary citizens.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must learn from past experiences and build transparent processes that advance stability and benefit ordinary citizens.
تستفيد الصين من الأولوية المنخفضة التي تمنحها وسائل الإعلام العالمية والقوى الكبرى لقارة أفريقيا. وقد جعل ذلك من السهل على جيش التحرير الشعبي الصيني تعزيز وجوده العسكري في أفريقيا دون جذب الانتباه.
تزايد النزعة العسكرية لسياسة الصين تجاه أفريقيا – مركز أفريقيا للدراسات الاستراتيجية
English | Français | Português | Kiswahili | العربية طائرة نقل عسكرية من طراز Y-20 تابعة لجيش التحرير الشعبي الصيني. (الصورة: AFP/ImagineChina/Liang Jucong
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November 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
تستفيد الصين من الأولوية المنخفضة التي تمنحها وسائل الإعلام العالمية والقوى الكبرى لقارة أفريقيا. وقد جعل ذلك من السهل على جيش التحرير الشعبي الصيني تعزيز وجوده العسكري في أفريقيا دون جذب الانتباه.
En attaquant les artères de transport, les camions-citernes et les centres de population dans l’ouest du Mali, la coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako.
Les attaques du JNIM dans l’ouest du Mali redéfinissent le conflit au Sahel – Centre d’Études Stratégiques de l’Afrique
La coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
En attaquant les artères de transport, les camions-citernes et les centres de population dans l’ouest du Mali, la coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako.
African governments are turning to space to power the continent’s socioeconomic transformation. Satellites are expanding internet access to rural communities, helping bridge the digital divide that continues to separate much of Africa from the global information economy.
African Collaboration in the Space Domain Holds Potential for Continental Benefits – Africa Center
Africa’s ability to realize the national security, communications, and disaster mitigation benefits from space technology relies on collaboration.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
African governments are turning to space to power the continent’s socioeconomic transformation. Satellites are expanding internet access to rural communities, helping bridge the digital divide that continues to separate much of Africa from the global information economy.
Al Shabaab poses a serious threat of taking Mogadishu, largely due to a breakdown in political cooperation between federal and state authorities.
To reverse this, fundamental political and security reforms are needed—as well as a reinvigorated peacekeeping force.
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To reverse this, fundamental political and security reforms are needed—as well as a reinvigorated peacekeeping force.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Al Shabaab poses a serious threat of taking Mogadishu, largely due to a breakdown in political cooperation between federal and state authorities.
To reverse this, fundamental political and security reforms are needed—as well as a reinvigorated peacekeeping force.
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To reverse this, fundamental political and security reforms are needed—as well as a reinvigorated peacekeeping force.
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Guinea-Bissau was scheduled to go to the polls last December, but President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arbitrarily postponed the elections a month before election day—following a pattern of jettisoning institutional processes to prolong his time in power.
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Guinea-Bissau was scheduled to go to the polls last December, but President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arbitrarily postponed the elections a month before election day—following a pattern of jettisoning institutional processes to prolong his time in power.
The Tanzanian government’s heavy-handed efforts to secure electoral victory have set the country on highly unstable footing.
Given the gravity of the crisis and rupture of trust with the public, this crisis cannot be solved by CCM alone.
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Given the gravity of the crisis and rupture of trust with the public, this crisis cannot be solved by CCM alone.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Tanzanian government’s heavy-handed efforts to secure electoral victory have set the country on highly unstable footing.
Given the gravity of the crisis and rupture of trust with the public, this crisis cannot be solved by CCM alone.
africacenter.org/spo...
Given the gravity of the crisis and rupture of trust with the public, this crisis cannot be solved by CCM alone.
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Unregulated logging of the Congo Basin rainforests threatens to undercut the livelihoods of millions of households in the region, empower transnational organized criminal networks, and disrupt water cycles in West Africa and the Nile River Basin.
The Regional Security Imperative to Protect the Congo Basin – Africa Center
Unregulated logging of the Congo Basin rainforests threatens to undercut the livelihoods of millions of households in the region.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Unregulated logging of the Congo Basin rainforests threatens to undercut the livelihoods of millions of households in the region, empower transnational organized criminal networks, and disrupt water cycles in West Africa and the Nile River Basin.
The unprecedented use of violence against opposition supporters and ordinary citizens has ruptured Tanzania’s image as an island of stability and an upholder of the rule of law—a crisis that will require active high-level mediation to resolve.
What Next Following Tanzania’s “National Catastrophe”? – Africa Center
South Africa’s pivotal election is a reaffirmation of democratic principles, and South Africans’ renowned capacity for compromise.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The unprecedented use of violence against opposition supporters and ordinary citizens has ruptured Tanzania’s image as an island of stability and an upholder of the rule of law—a crisis that will require active high-level mediation to resolve.
97% of Africa’s forcibly displaced are IDPs or hosted by other African countries. This year saw a 13% growth of refugees and asylum seekers being hosted in another African country, underscoring the intraregional implications of these persistent population flows.
Africa’s Colliding Conflicts Compound Forced Displacement Crisis – Africa Center
Africa’s forcibly displaced populations increasingly face the predicament of fleeing into neighboring countries also experiencing conflict.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
97% of Africa’s forcibly displaced are IDPs or hosted by other African countries. This year saw a 13% growth of refugees and asylum seekers being hosted in another African country, underscoring the intraregional implications of these persistent population flows.
The JNIM coalition now exerts much more influence and control over territory in Mali than at any other previous time during the 13-year insurgency.
Our spotlight looks at why, and how Mali got here:
Our spotlight looks at why, and how Mali got here:
JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Reshape Sahel Conflict – Africa Center
Recent JNIM attacks in western Mali are targeting the economic, security, and political vulnerabilities of the military junta in Bamako.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The JNIM coalition now exerts much more influence and control over territory in Mali than at any other previous time during the 13-year insurgency.
Our spotlight looks at why, and how Mali got here:
Our spotlight looks at why, and how Mali got here:
En attaquant les artères de transport, les camions-citernes et les centres de population dans l’ouest du Mali, la coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
En attaquant les artères de transport, les camions-citernes et les centres de population dans l’ouest du Mali, la coalition JNIM s’attaque aux vulnérabilités économiques, sécuritaires et politiques de la junte militaire de Bamako.
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China aims to become a major security actor in Africa--alongside its economic influence. In exchange for its security assistance, African governments have helped advance China’s geopolitical ambitions.
China Widening Its Influence in Africa through Expanded Security Engagements – Africa Center
China’s expanding security engagements in Africa are part of Beijing's geostrategic aims to advance its global security posture.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
China aims to become a major security actor in Africa--alongside its economic influence. In exchange for its security assistance, African governments have helped advance China’s geopolitical ambitions.
L’EAU a investi plus de 47 milliards de dollars en Afrique de l’Est, devenant l’un des sponsors les plus actifs des initiatives de sécurité, y compris les transferts d’armes, le financement direct et la coopération militaire dans la région.
Cartographie des engagements croissants des acteurs des États du Golfe en Afrique de l’Est – Centre d’Études Stratégiques de l’Afrique
À la recherche d’opportunités et de plus d’influence, les acteurs des États du Golfe multiplient leurs engagements en Afrique de l’Est.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
L’EAU a investi plus de 47 milliards de dollars en Afrique de l’Est, devenant l’un des sponsors les plus actifs des initiatives de sécurité, y compris les transferts d’armes, le financement direct et la coopération militaire dans la région.
Turkey and Gulf State actors’ involvement in Africa has picked up and generated media coverage in recent years.
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Turkey and Gulf State actors’ involvement in Africa has picked up and generated media coverage in recent years.
If you’re looking for a crash course in Africa security trends, we’ve got 10 graphics that each tell a story.
Africa’s 2024 Security Trends in 10 Graphics – Africa Center
Africa’s persisting conflicts are compounding crises of governance, straining already fragile regions and opening the door to foreign exploitation.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you’re looking for a crash course in Africa security trends, we’ve got 10 graphics that each tell a story.
Somalia and the Sahel have experienced more militant-Islamist-related fatalities over the past decade than any other region in Africa.
Africa Surpasses 150,000 Deaths Linked to Militant Islamist Groups in Past Decade – Africa Center
Escalating violence in the Sahel and Somalia has caused fatalities linked to militant Islamist groups in Africa to surge by 60% since 2023.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Somalia and the Sahel have experienced more militant-Islamist-related fatalities over the past decade than any other region in Africa.
African governments and citizens must decide what kind of union Africa needs to meet its aspiration of a regional body that advances peace, expands prosperity, and effectively represents African interests in international forums.
Overcoming Challenges to Reform the African Union – Africa Center
African governments and citizens must decide what kind of union Africa needs to meet its aspiration of a regional body that advances peace.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
African governments and citizens must decide what kind of union Africa needs to meet its aspiration of a regional body that advances peace, expands prosperity, and effectively represents African interests in international forums.
Pour relever les défis en matière de sécurité au Burkina Faso et dans la région, il sera nécessaire de naviguer entre les disparités entre ces récits et les réalités sécuritaires sur le terrain.
Une divergence croissante de narratifs autour de la sécurité au Burkina Faso – Centre d’Études Stratégiques de l’Afrique
Les conditions sécuritaires du Burkina Faso continuent de se détériorer sous la junte militaire, malgré une campagne d’information de grande envergure.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Pour relever les défis en matière de sécurité au Burkina Faso et dans la région, il sera nécessaire de naviguer entre les disparités entre ces récits et les réalités sécuritaires sur le terrain.
African governments are turning to space to power the continent’s socioeconomic transformation.
African Collaboration in the Space Domain Holds Potential for Continental Benefits – Africa Center
Africa’s ability to realize the national security, communications, and disaster mitigation benefits from space technology relies on collaboration.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
African governments are turning to space to power the continent’s socioeconomic transformation.
The ADF is one of the least understood militant groups in Africa's Great Lakes region. The group has taken on many faces—from Salafi-Jihadi to secular-nationalist, ethno-nationalist, secessionist—each aimed at different audiences and employed for different purposes.
The Ever-Adaptive Allied Democratic Forces Insurgency – Africa Center
The Allied Defense Forces, one of the least understood militant groups in the Great Lakes, has endured for over 20 years by instrumentalizing Islamist, ethnic, and secessionist ideologies to recruit and forge new alliances.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The ADF is one of the least understood militant groups in Africa's Great Lakes region. The group has taken on many faces—from Salafi-Jihadi to secular-nationalist, ethno-nationalist, secessionist—each aimed at different audiences and employed for different purposes.
Somalia and the Lake Chad Basin (mostly Nigeria) used to account for the highest levels of violence connected to Africa's Islamist groups. This changed in 2022 as Islamist violence in the Sahel region skyrocketed, making it the most dangerous region of the past decade.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Somalia and the Lake Chad Basin (mostly Nigeria) used to account for the highest levels of violence connected to Africa's Islamist groups. This changed in 2022 as Islamist violence in the Sahel region skyrocketed, making it the most dangerous region of the past decade.
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Worsening violence between militia groups have displaced thousands in eastern Congo this month.
Tension as Mass Displacement Trails Local Militia Clashes in DR Congo
Local officials said displaced persons are currently being sheltered by families, in schools, and in churches across Busumba and Kibarizo.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Worsening violence between militia groups have displaced thousands in eastern Congo this month.
The JNIM coalition of violent Islamist groups now exerts much more influence and control over territory in Mali than at any other previous time during the 13-year insurgency—highlighting the economic, security, and political vulnerabilities of the military junta in Bamako.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The JNIM coalition of violent Islamist groups now exerts much more influence and control over territory in Mali than at any other previous time during the 13-year insurgency—highlighting the economic, security, and political vulnerabilities of the military junta in Bamako.
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