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Africa: New Warning of Evolving Hybrid Threats Linking Terrorism, Crime, and Climate Pressures Across Africa$

Mauritania is warning that Africa’s security landscape is shifting from ideological insurgencies to profit-driven “religious-front criminal enterprises,” describing how jihadist networks have merged with organized crime.

Washington Returns to Libya’s Frontlines in Bid to Counter Russia and Reunify Militias$

The United States is reengaging in Libya through Flintlock 2026, a major U.S. Africa Command exercise set for next spring near Sirte. The training will bring together Libya’s rival eastern and western forces for the first time since 2011, signaling a renewed American role in efforts to unify the country’s military, counter extremist threats, and curb Russian influence in North Africa.

Egypt Draws a Red Line on Nile Rights in GERD Dispute$

Egypt has reiterated that the Nile River is an “existential issue” for his country, warning that Cairo will not compromise or tolerate unilateral measures over its water security. Egypt says it is relying on international law to defend its rights as tensions continue with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

France Signals a Thaw in Its Rift with Algeria$

After months of diplomatic confrontation, France has taken steps to ease tensions with Algeria, directing its ambassador to attend a historic commemoration as a gesture of reconciliation. The move follows months of expulsions, sharp rhetoric, and disputes over migration and security, signaling Paris’s renewed interest in restoring dialogue with its former colony.