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Toplines from this week’s @criticalthreats Africa File: https://bit.ly/2Vk0HI7
Egypt’s president ordered preparations for a military intervention in Libya on June 20, opening a new phase in an escalating regional conflict. Egypt’s direct involvement raises a small but serious risk of direct confrontation with Turkey...
... an outcome that would pit two of the region’s strongest militaries (and two US allies) against each other. More on implications (incl. for Russia/NATO) in my warno from Monday: https://bit.ly/2YADOSE
I also recommend keeping an eye on @HafsaHalawa's feed for Egypt insight
I also recommend keeping an eye on @HafsaHalawa's feed for Egypt insight
Sahel: Counterterrorism efforts notched victories, including the killing of the AQIM emir. The Salafi-jihadi movement will continue to strengthen, however, if poor governance—including human rights abuses—and political instability continue in the Sahel.
@ruthmaclean has a stirring piece out on this, feat. insights from @CorinneDufka: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/world/africa/burkina-faso-terrorism.html
Lake Chad: Islamic State militants in northeastern Nigeria have begun attacking Muslim civilians directly, signaling a shift in targeting and strategy.
Watch @Bokostan for his work on ISWA leadership and shifts in ISWA/ISGS behavior
Watch @Bokostan for his work on ISWA leadership and shifts in ISWA/ISGS behavior
Somalia: Al Shabaab attacked a Turkish-run military training base in Mogadishu, marking an escalation in its campaign to discredit Somalia’s federal government.
Mozambique: Islamic State–aligned militants in northern Mozambique attempted to capture a large town for the first time.
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