An ominous convergence destabilizes Mali;
A grim anniversary in Sudan;
DRC as a safehaven;
The return of Somali piracy

Iran war impacts stability in Africa;
What does "America First" look like in Africa?;
New U.S. sanctions target Rwanda;
Israel eyes Somaliland base

Nigeria works to mend fences with Washington;
Attack on Niger airport highlights growing extremist threats in Sahel;
Kenya's government accuses Russia of illegal recruitment;
DRC to expand critical mineral supplies to U.S. and UAE;
Sudanese paramilitary training camp identified in Ethiopia 

UN backs renewed talks on Morocco’s Western Sahara proposal;
UAE accused of supplying weapons to RSF;
Al-Qaeda-linked militants tighten fuel blockade;
The perils of Chinese mining;
Guinea seeks iron ore leverage

Nigeria grapples with separatist protests...;
...As Trump threatens military action;
Tanzania's President declared election winner amid violent protests;
America eyes Liberia's critical minerals;
RSF takes key city of El Fasher from Sudanese military