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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

Africa
Algeria’s New Push to Build Ties With the Sahel: What Is Driving the Shift?

Algeria’s New Push to Build Ties With the Sahel: What Is Driving the Shift?

2 days ago

After a period of tension with Sahel countries, particularly Mali and Niger, Algeria has begun recalibrating its approach to the region, adopting a new policy aimed at rebuilding ties and turning the page on past tensions.

How Clashes Are Escalating in Tigray and the Conflict Is Entering a More Dangerous Phase

How Clashes Are Escalating in Tigray and the Conflict Is Entering a More Dangerous Phase

10 days ago

The renewed clashes in the Tigray region were not simply a return to the previous conflict, but rather the culmination of unresolved issues stemming from the 1990 Pretoria Agreement.

Houthi Expansion in the Horn of Africa: From Arms Smuggling to Building a Cross-Border Network of Influence

Houthi Expansion in the Horn of Africa: From Arms Smuggling to Building a Cross-Border Network of Influence

12 days ago

Houthi expansion into the Horn of Africa is creating a cross-border network that threatens maritime security, regional stability, and the wider Red Sea.

Senegal’s Elections Drag Sonko and Diomaye Faye Into a New Power Struggle: What Comes Next?

Senegal’s Elections Drag Sonko and Diomaye Faye Into a New Power Struggle: What Comes Next?

22 days ago

The split between Senegal’s former allies, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, is deepening, with tensions over elections further dimming hopes of reconciliation.

Chad Scraps Entry Visa Requirements for Citizens of African Countries: What's the Objective?

Chad Scraps Entry Visa Requirements for Citizens of African Countries: What's the Objective?

a month ago

Chad’s visa-free policy for Africans marks a step toward continental integration, economic growth, and greater mobility, while requiring stronger security and infrastructure.

Amid a Power Struggle: How the Senegalese Political Landscape Is Being Reshaped

Amid a Power Struggle: How the Senegalese Political Landscape Is Being Reshaped

a month ago

Senegal has been witnessing widespread disputes for weeks between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, in political and constitutional developments that have raised growing fears of a direct confrontation between the two leaders.

After Growing Closer to Israeli Occupation, Why Did Burkina Faso's Military Ruler Turn on Arabs and Muslims?

After Growing Closer to Israeli Occupation, Why Did Burkina Faso's Military Ruler Turn on Arabs and Muslims?

a month ago

As Burkina Faso moved unexpectedly closer to the Israeli Occupation, in a shift that appeared to contradict the country's declared support for Palestine, military ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore launched a scathing attack on Islamic law and those advocating its implementation.

How Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Severed Ties with France and Moved Closer to “Israel”

How Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Severed Ties with France and Moved Closer to “Israel”

2 months ago

Burkina Faso views its relationship with Israel as a gateway to engaging with the United States, specifically to access American intelligence expertise.

The Deadly Journey Through Yemen: African Migrants Caught Between Smuggling Networks and the Houthi Agenda

The Deadly Journey Through Yemen: African Migrants Caught Between Smuggling Networks and the Houthi Agenda

2 months ago

Yemen’s migration crisis has become a growing security threat, fueled by regional instability, smuggling networks, and alleged Houthi exploitation of migrants.

Between International Recognition and Political Maneuvering: What's Happening in Somaliland?

Between International Recognition and Political Maneuvering: What's Happening in Somaliland?

2 months ago

“Israel’s” recognition of Somaliland marks a strategic partnership driven by Somaliland’s quest for legitimacy and “Israel’s” pursuit of influence in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.

Aid Partnerships: How Some African Governments Rebelled Against Trump’s Controversial Health Deals

Aid Partnerships: How Some African Governments Rebelled Against Trump’s Controversial Health Deals

Murad Jandali

3 months ago

A sweeping shift in the US global health policy under President Donald Trump has stirred debate across Africa.

The Nairobi Summit Reveals France’s Ongoing Losses in Africa: What’s the Story?

The Nairobi Summit Reveals France’s Ongoing Losses in Africa: What’s the Story?

3 months ago

The Nairobi “Africa Forward” summit highlights France’s declining influence in Africa, its shift from aid to investment partnerships, and ongoing doubts over implementation and competition with other global powers.

Nine Shut Down: Why Niger and the Sahel Are Squeezing Out French Media

Nine Shut Down: Why Niger and the Sahel Are Squeezing Out French Media

4 months ago

Sahel states have intensified their campaign against the French presence across the region, extending beyond military, diplomatic, and economic ties to target French media outlets as well.

China Lifts Tariffs on African Nations: Motives and Fallout

China Lifts Tariffs on African Nations: Motives and Fallout

4 months ago

China has scrapped tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026, in a move that has sparked differing interpretations over its aims, impact, and broader context.

Strategic Pressure: How the Course of the Conflict in Mali Changed

Strategic Pressure: How the Course of the Conflict in Mali Changed

Murad Jandali

4 months ago

The security crisis in Africa’s western Sahel region has entered a dangerous new phase with the recent attacks in Mali by al Qaeda–linked militant groups and Tuareg separatists.

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

4 months ago

Nigeria's Defense Minister Christopher Gwabin Musa announced a new military agreement with Ankara aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to tackle an insurgency that has dragged on for more than 17 years.

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