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Reports of Skirmish Between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso Troops on Border

At approximately 1540 EST, initial reports indicated that a border skirmish erupted between the Burkina Faso military and the Ivory Coast. Initially, AES Info reported that an Ivory Coast Mi-24 attack helicopter had engaged Burkina Faso troops “on the border area.” They reported: “According to available information, the Ivorian helicopter, on patrol in the Helintira border area, opened fire without...

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French Bank to Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Assistance in Sudan Genocide

A US judge has ruled that BNP Paribas, a French bank, is to face a lawsuit for allegedly assisting Sudan's previous dictatorship in carrying out the Darfur Genocide, as well as other abuses in...

Analysis: Israel’s Return Strike has Reestablished Deterrence

Last night I published a quick analysis of how I see the situation playing out: “Tonight, Israel responded to Iran’s attack on its soil with a simultaneous aerial attack across targets in Syria, Iraq, and...

Senegalese President Faye Makes First Foreign Visit Since Election

Senegal's newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has made his first visit to a foreign country since his election as President late last month. He has made his visit to Mauritania, in order to...