Africa, France captures one of the top ISGS leaders in Sahel
Oumeya Ould Albakaye was arrested in a raid by Operation Barkhane between Mali and Niger. He was the head of pro-ISIS jihadists Gourma and Oudalan provinces.
Ukraine, Russia could suffer a hard hit with Wagner base destruction
There is talk of a number of 200-300 dead contractors. Mercenaries are among the most valuable assets used against Kyiv. Furthermore, they are Moscow's armed wing abroad.
Nigeria, first hypotheses on the matrix of the attack on the church of Owo
Suspects on the Fulani or ISWAP / Boko Haram. The elements found on the scene suggest planning skills, typical of pro-ISIS jihadists.
Nigeria, ISWAP increasingly under pressure on Lake Chad
Operation Lake Sanity causes the deaths of at least 25 jihadists, who flee, even abandoning a child. Abuja's new anti-ISIS strategy works.
Syria, Turkey sends SNA militiamen to Libya
While Russia tries to hijack them to Ukraine together with Wagner contractors, Ankara strengthens Tripoli ahead of the (probable) presidential elections in June.
Africa: despite the invasion of Ukraine, Russia strengthens its influence in Mali
Moscow sends attack helicopters and radar against ISGS-JNIM (al Qaeda). Tensions with EU and the risk of incidents with Task Force Takuba increase.
Ukraine, also Chinese volunteers in the International Legion against Russia
Now it is a small group of fighters who support Kyiv and invite their compatriots to wake up, but it could soon grow. How will Beijing, which supports Moscow, react?
Africa, war in Ukraine and new former ISIS caliph are a powder keg
The ISCAP, ISWAP and ISGS jihadists galvanized after the appointment of the Islamic State leader. The European partners and Russia, however, are focused on Kyiv.
Ukraine, the Russian invasion will also have repercussions in Africa
Many local countries, worried about losing funds and assistance, dump Putin by moving closer to the EU. Moscow will lose some of its influence on the continent.
Mozambique, Turkey aims for an “anti-ISCAP” partnership
Ankara offers to help Maputo in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado and to invest in local agriculture, tourism and industrial development.