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Ethiopia Security and Political Update
Over the past week, Ethiopia has experienced a surge in both peaceful and violent events, reflecting the country’s complex and evolving security and political environment. Key developments include widespread health-worker protests, a notable increase in kidnappings, intensified military operations against militia groups in Amhara, renewed cross-border clashes in Tigray, and ongoing tensions in Oromia.
Zambia Affirms Sovereignty Amid U.S. Health-Aid Suspension
In May 2025, Zambia found itself at the centre of a diplomatic dispute when the United States announced a $50 million suspension of annual health assistance, accusing Lusaka of “systematic theft” of donated medicines.
Emerging Jihadist Threat on the Burkina Faso–Togo Frontier
In May 2025, Al-Qaeda’s Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen (JNIM) dramatically shifted the security landscape in the central Sahel by seizing two pivotal towns in Burkina Faso. First, in late March, jihadist fighters overran the garrison at Diapaga—just 25 kilometres from Togo’s eastern border—looting weapons, vehicles, and ammunition and establishing a forward operating base.
Border Clashes on Lake Albert Highlight Fragile Uganda–DRC Security Cooperation
According to multiple Ugandan military sources cited by Africa Security Analysis, the initial attack stemmed from a misidentification: Congolese patrol boats were mistaken for militiamen of the FRPI (Patriotic Resistance Force of Ituri), who are active in this volatile region. The provisional toll reports several FARDC soldiers killed or wounded.
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