The Africa Insight
A publication providing weekly coverage of major security developments across Sub-Saharan Africa, with occasional in-depth analysis.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 80 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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The Sub-Saharan Security Review
Former Vice President Arrested Following Major Drugs Busts in Liberia
In late July, Liberian authorities announced that a raid on a storage facility near the capital city, Monrovia, had led to one of the country’s largest-ever drugs sei...
The Sub-Saharan Security Review
JNIM Escalates Conflict with ISSP
The prolonged conflict between JNIM and Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) has taken on an increasingly regional dimension in 2026, with the two groups clashing in Niger and Nigeria for the first time....
The Sub-Saharan Security Review
German National Freed After Abduction in Niger
On 8 August, Algerian authorities announced they had secured the release of a German national recently taken hostage in Niger. The 67-year-old man had been kidnapped by an unknown armed gro...
The Sub-Saharan Security Review
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The US military is reportedly preparing to deploy troops to Cameroon’s Far North region.
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Violence erupted between government forces and militiamen in Mogadishu after raids were conducted against the compounds of...
The Sub-Saharan Security Review
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Burkinabe authorities allegedly arrested several officials, amid reports of internal tensions. The arrest of a popular Imam prompted protests in Ouagadougou.
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Benin’s new president moved to mend ties with the AES...
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The Africa Insight provides overviews and analysis of security developments in Africa.
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