Current Affairs Africa

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Mozambique conflict: Is it too early to withdraw Sadc forces?

A bold insurgent attack heightens fears of instability as a regional force prepares to pull out.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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UK ‘tried to suppress criticism’ of alleged UAE role in arming Sudan’s RSF militia

Exclusive UK accused of trying to head off condemnation of Gulf ally over alleged aid to forces accused of genocide in Darfur

www.theguardian.com

 

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Hopefully this Starner government will do something about the tragedy in Sudan.

It’s an open secret: the UAE is fuelling Sudan’s war – and there’ll be no peace until we call it out | Husam Mahjoub

The Emirates is arming and supporting one side in the conflict, but UK and US officials have shied from confronting it, writes Husam Mahjoub, co-founder of the Sudan Bukra TV channel

www.theguardian.com

Why the US is unable to restrain the UAE in Sudan

Analysis: The Russia-UAE alliance over Sudan not only shows the waning influence of the United States in Africa but also over its traditional Gulf partner.

www.newarab.com

 

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Russia Switches Sides in Sudan War​

• The move serves to align Moscow’s position more closely with that of Iran, seeks to dampen the SAF’s cooperation with Ukraine, and highlights the ongoing interest in establishing a Russian naval base in Port Sudan.

Russia Switches Sides in Sudan War

Executive Summary: The Kremlin has reconsidered its support for the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces, throwing more weight behind the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Transitional Sovereignty Council. The move serves to align Moscow’s position more closely with that of Iran, seeks to dampen the SAF’s...

jamestown.org

 

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Sudanese refugees hiding in Ethiopian forest to escape bandits and militias

Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia ask to be evacuated from the country after facing repeated attacks from local militias.

www.aljazeera.com

 

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Russian medling in African ongoing, though Mali not going as well as they might like.

 

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Russian medling in African ongoing, though Mali not going as well as they might like.

The Touareg rebels took out an entire convoy of Wagnerites. Supposedly killed about 80 of them in a well planned ambush.

Could spell the end of Russian meddling in Mali.

 

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The Touareg rebels took out an entire convoy of Wagnerites. Supposedly killed about 80 of them in a well planned ambush.

Could spell the end of Russian meddling in Mali.

That will leave a security vacuum

I can’t see Mali inviting the French back any time soon

 

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That will leave a security vacuum

I can’t see Mali inviting the French back any time soon

There’s enough foreign interlopers in Mali at this time. At least it appears Putin won’t be getting his grubby paws on Malian gold anytime soon.

 

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The Touareg rebels took out an entire convoy of Wagnerites. Supposedly killed about 80 of them in a well planned ambush.

Could spell the end of Russian meddling in Mali.

This has made my day

 

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That will leave a security vacuum

I can’t see Mali inviting the French back any time soon

Putins hands are all over the troubles, coup d'etat's and the like across Africa.

 

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Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali

Malian rebels ‘received necessary information’ to kill fighters from Russian military group last week, GUR says

www.theguardian.com

 

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Big wow if that’s not a photoshop

 

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Horrendous scenes coming out of Somalia. Reports suggesting an Al-Shabab suicide bomber has targeted a hotel at Lido Beach in Mogadishu. Many dead.

At least 32 killed in suicide bomb and gun attack on busy Mogadishu beach

More than 60 wounded in attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.

www.aljazeera.com