SSPDF says troops on defensive alert after attacks May 27, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces have ordered troops to remain in defensive positions following opposition attacks in Jonglei and Central Equatoria states. The SSPDF accused SPLA-IO elements and allied groups of attacking its positions in Waat, Motot, and Morobo County. […]

Réouverture de la frontière Niger-Bénin: «Des deux côtés, on redoute des infiltrations» May 28, 2026 – RFI After three years of closure, there is hope for the reopening of the Niger-Benin border following Niger’s Prime Minister’s visit to Cotonou for President Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration. However, both sides fear potential militant infiltrations, according to economist Olivier […]

Est de la RDC: des délégués américains et suisses évaluent le processus entre Kinshasa et l’AFC/M23 May 28, 2026 – RFI American and Swiss delegates traveled to the DRC to assess the implementation of two protocols signed in Doha following mixed negotiations in Switzerland. Neither the prisoner release nor the ceasefire has been respected by […]

« Le pouvoir vacille, mais il ne s’est pas effondré » : le Mali face à sa crise sécuritaire May 28, 2026 – Jeune Afrique The April 25 attacks exposed the fragility of Mali’s authorities, with Kidal captured and Defense Minister Sadio Camara killed. Assimi Goïta has now concentrated powers to survive the crisis, though […]