China has a strong and growing influence in Tajikistan through money, security support, and technology. China is Tajikistan’s largest creditor and has funded many projects, such as roads, mining, and border facilities. The new plan to build nine border posts near Afghanistan shows how China is helping improve security while also protecting its own interests. [...]
In January, Niger’s capital, Niamey, was attacked by about 30 fighters from Islamic State-Sahel. They used drones, guns, and mortars to target Dori Hamani International Airport and military Air Base 101. The base is important because it runs Niger’s military drones and hosts the headquarters of the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, [...]
Lebanon’s government announced that it will require at least four months to finish the second phase of its strategy to disarm the armed wing of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The first phase, between the Litani River and the Israeli border, has been completed, while the second phase, between the Litani and Awali rivers, south of [...]
Niger’s military rulers have approved a general mobilization to strengthen the fight against armed groups across the country. The decision was made after a cabinet meeting and allows the government to use people and goods for security needs. This marks a major step by the military leaders who took power in a coup in July [...]
Militants linked to al Qaeda attacked a group of Nigerien soldiers in the Tillaberi region in western Niger, killing at least 10 troops, according to security sources. The attack happened near the village of Garbougna, close to the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. This tri-border area is known for frequent violence by jihadist groups [...]
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked the United States for help to bring peace and stability to southern Lebanon. He wants Israeli forces to leave the five hills they control and stop all hostile actions. Aoun said Lebanon will increase its army in the south to 10,000 soldiers to enforce UN Resolution 1701, which supports disarming [...]
On June 19, more than 200 armed men on motorbikes attacked a Niger army base in Banibangou, near the Mali border, killing at least 34 soldiers and injuring 14 others. Niger’s defense ministry called the attackers “mercenaries” and said troops killed dozens of them in return. The army is still searching for the attackers. This [...]