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Sudanese Forces Recapture Key Border Town
Jul 13, 2026

Sudanese Forces Recapture Key Border Town

After many months of preparation and difficulties, the SAF have recaptured Kurmuk from RSF and allied forces.

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Russian Forces Ambushed In Mali Explained
Jul 06, 2026

Russian Forces Ambushed In Mali Explained

Russian forces have faced another setback in Mali, after anti-government forces launched a series of attacks in the contested Kidal region.

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The Israeli-Burkina Faso Relationship Explained
Jul 01, 2026

The Israeli-Burkina Faso Relationship Explained

A recent photo with the new Israeli ambassador had many anti-westerners scratching their heads, but if you have been paying attention this has been a long relationship.

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Offensive Continues In Sudan, As Iran And USA Exchange More Blows
Jun 29, 2026

Offensive Continues In Sudan, As Iran And USA Exchange More Blows

And in today’s conflict tracker, we zoom into two conflict zones - Sudan and the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel Continues Airstrikes On Ancient City Of Tyre, RSF Push North In Sudan
May 28, 2026

Israel Continues Airstrikes On Ancient City Of Tyre, RSF Push North In Sudan

In today's conflict tracker we zoom in on on the renewed RSF offensive in southern Sudan, as Israel continues to unleash airstrikes on Lebanese cities.

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U.S. Targets Islamic State Leader In Nigeria
May 16, 2026

U.S. Targets Islamic State Leader In Nigeria

In an unprecedented move, Nigeria and the U.S. have taken out a key ISIS warlord and various high-level officials in the Lake Chad Basin

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Mali: Both Sides Consolidate Gains
May 03, 2026

Mali: Both Sides Consolidate Gains

Russian-backed Malian troops withdraw in the north, while consolidating in the south. This offensive will be a key test for Russia's power projection.

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Russian Troops Withdraw From Northern Mali
Apr 27, 2026

Russian Troops Withdraw From Northern Mali

Today we put the spotlight on the Sahel region as the JNIM-FLA offensive has shocked the Malian government to its core.

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U.S. And Morocco Sign Defence Cooperation Framework
Apr 18, 2026

U.S. And Morocco Sign Defence Cooperation Framework

Today we look at the new Defence Cooperation Framework between the U.S. and Morocco

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Trump Willing To End Conflict Without Closing Strait? Russians Hit In Mali
Mar 31, 2026

Trump Willing To End Conflict Without Closing Strait? Russians Hit In Mali

In today’s deep dive, we take a look at the Sahel region with alleged attacks on Russian mercenaries, we also dive into possible peace outcomes that the U.S. is proposing, and more.

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Is The Horn of Africa Turning Into A Much Larger Regional Conflict?
Feb 13, 2026

Is The Horn of Africa Turning Into A Much Larger Regional Conflict?

Today we zoom into the Horn of Africa as it seems localised conflicts could soon be blurred into a large full-scale regional confrontation between two distinct groups.

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Heglig Falls In South Sudan, What's Next?
Dec 09, 2025

Heglig Falls In South Sudan, What's Next?

The fall of Heglig marks a turning point in Sudan’s war, revealing how both the RSF and SAF are now shifting from fragmented offensives to consolidating territory and shaping two emerging proto-states.

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