In our all-Africa newsletter this week, Nigeria's military struggles with Boko Haram, Ethiopia begins a new offensive, the UN plans a new base in eastern CAR, France carries out more airstrikes, and armed men attack a hotel in Nairobi.
Nigeria’s military struggles with Islamic State: Part 1 – an upsurge in attacks
Robert Postings takes an in-depth look at the recent upsurge in Islamic State West Africa province attacks in northeastern Nigeria
Meanwhile, the Shekau faction of Boko Haram released a new video claiming responsibility for an attack in Rann that many attributed to ISWA
New Ethiopian offensive suggests difficulty in managing peace process
The Ethiopian government announced a new offensive against the Oromo Liberation Front, which suggests the challenges the government faces in implementing the peace process
UN plans temporary base after FPRC withdraws from Bakouma
The UN mission in Central African Republic is to establish a temporary operation base in Bakouma after rebels withdrew two weeks after taking control of the town
France conducts air operations in Mali and Central African Republic
France has recently conducted air operations in Central African Republic and in the Sahel region, the Armed Forces Ministry said
Kenya: Nairobi attackers ‘eliminated’ after 20-hour siege, 21 killed
In the Kenyan capital Nairobi, five attackers were ‘eliminated’ after a 20-hour siege at an upmarket hotel that killed 21 people
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