Congo forces widen pressure on M23 across eastern fronts
Africa

Congo forces widen pressure on M23 across eastern fronts

Government-aligned forces report gains as battles widen across eastern Congo’s key routes and highlands

Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against Abiy government
Africa

Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against Abiy government

Ethiopian armed opposition groups have announced a new alliance aimed at challenging Abiy Ahmed’s federal government

Ukraine blamed for Mali base attack claimed by Al Qaeda affiliate
Africa

Ukraine blamed for Mali base attack claimed by Al Qaeda affiliate

Ukraine is blamed for the Dioura attack despite JNIM claiming the deadly assault

Trump says ‘very big things’ coming as he weighs three Iran options
International

Trump says ‘very big things’ coming as he weighs three Iran options

Trump lays out three stark options for Iran — escalation, economic pressure or a deal — as tensions with Tehran rise again

Record violence exposes limits of Africa’s terror fight

Militant groups are expanding across Africa as weak governance, porous borders and local grievances undermine years of counterterrorism operations

Iran shuts French-linked centre as feud with Paris deepens

Tehran closes French-linked centre amid accusations of illegal activity, brain drain and threats to national security

Mali courts US investment in lithium as China dominates sector

Mali is offering US investors access to key mineral projects as competition with China intensifies over lithium and other critical resources

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