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Security - 11 November 2025
Kisangani: Defense Minister Assesses FARDC Capabilities Amid Ongoing Security Tensions
Kisangani, DRC - The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, began a visit to Kisangani, in Tshopo Province, on Wednesday, November 5, to evaluate the operations and training…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Portugal Advises Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Security and Fuel Crisis
November 11, 2025 - Mali - Portugal joined other nations in urging its citizens to leave Mali as soon as possible.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Kinshasa: Former U.S. Envoy Peter Pham Meets DRC Defense Officials to Discuss Security and Veterans’ Welfare
Kinshasa, DRC - Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and Sahel region, Peter Pham, held talks with Congolese defense officials during a visit to Kinshasa on November 3 and 4, focusing on efforts to strengthen…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Walikale Faces Severe Hunger as WFP and UNICEF Mobilize Aid
Walikale, North Kivu, DRC - The World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have issued an urgent warning over a critical nutritional crisis in Walikale, threatening thousands of displaced families.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
DRC: Nearly 25 Million People Facing Severe Food Insecurity
Kinshasa, DRC - Nearly 25 million Congolese are currently facing severe food insecurity, according to the results of the 24th cycle of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) presented on Tuesday…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 10 November 2025
Ituri: Over 200 FARDC Soldiers Complete Training in Combat Tactics and Humanitarian Law
Bunia, DRC - More than 200 soldiers from the TIGRE special unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have completed a four-week intensive training program on combat tactics and international…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Fatal Fuel Smuggling Incident Highlights Border Security Challenges
Soma, Kantché Department, Zinder - A tragic accident on Monday, November 3, 2025, has drawn attention to the ongoing dangers of illegal cross-border trade in Niger.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Niger’s Security Forces Achieve Major Gains Against Cross-Border Crime and Terrorism
Niamey, Niger - Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) marked a week of notable successes in their ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crime and terrorism, with operations spanning multiple regions of the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Malian Military Secures Fuel Convoy, Pledges to Prevent Future Attacks
Bamako, Mali - The Malian military has successfully thwarted an attack on a strategic fuel convoy, assuring citizens that measures are in place to prevent further disruptions to the country’s energy supply.
By Amina Kabasele - 4 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Mali: JNIM Frees Three Hostages After Record $50 Million Ransom and Arms Exchange Amid Capital Embargo
Bamako, Mali - Three foreign nationals held by the Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM in Mali have been released following a record ransom and arms exchange, highlighting the group’s growing influence amid the…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 6 November 2025
Mali on the Brink as al-Qaida-Linked Jihadists Tighten Grip on the Country
Bamako, Mali - The al-Qaida-affiliated jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) is intensifying its offensive across Mali, blocking key supply routes and deepening a crisis that has brought the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 6 November 2025
Rwanda Calls for Shift From Military Power to Political Dialogue in UN Peacekeeping
New York - Rwanda has reiterated its long-standing position that effective peacekeeping must prioritize political solutions over military strength.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read