Monthly Strategic Brief on Geopolitical and Humanitarian issues in Africa.
🔴 Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Goma Region
- Conflict between M23 rebels and government forces is intensifying near Goma, displacing over 200,000 people recently.
- Rwanda is accused of supporting the M23, escalating regional tensions.
- UN and humanitarian agencies are warning of a major crisis, especially in North Kivu.
- This is likely what your contact was referring to — not entirely new, but suddenly escalating.
📌 Signal tag: conflict, displacement, Congo, Great Lakes, M23, Rwanda
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🟠 Sudan – Darfur & National Crisis
- Renewed ethnic violence in Darfur, including mass killings in El Fasher.
- The RSF–Army war has led to millions displaced and a growing famine threat.
- Sudan may become the world’s largest displacement crisis in 2025 (per UN warnings).
📌 Signal tag: civil war, famine risk, Sudan, RSF, Darfur
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🟡 South Sudan
- Flooding and continued instability displace thousands.
- While less in headlines, it remains an ongoing humanitarian crisis needing attention.
📌 Signal tag: instability, climate, South Sudan
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🟠 Burkina Faso / Mali / Niger (Sahel)
- Jihadist insurgencies continue, with Burkina Faso seeing entire villages emptied.
- Humanitarian access is extremely limited due to military regimes.
- Niger’s border regions are especially volatile post-coup.
📌 Signal tag: jihadism, military regimes, Sahel