Here's the lowdown on Africa's 2025 security scene: complexity, conflicts, and the quest for stability. 🌍✨
Sahel under Fire ⚔️
The Sahel, the vast belt below the Sahara, is grappling with armed insurgencies and extremist groups destabilizing local communities. Civilian lives and livelihoods are under threat as governments work to contain the violence.
Conflict in the DRC 🚩
Eastern DRC is still a hotspot, with rebels capturing strategic towns and fueling humanitarian crises. Despite peace talks, the region remains volatile.
Sudan's Split
After the fall of Al-Fasher, Sudan is effectively partitioned, creating a new set of challenges for residents and regional neighbours.
Peace Index Snapshot 📊
The 2025 Global Peace Index ranks Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan among the world's ten least peaceful places.
"Out of the 163 countries we measured sometime last year, which is not significantly different from what we are seeing in 2025, most African countries—such as the DRC, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Somalia—rank very low in terms of peace and stability. This is the picture across the continent," says David Otto-Endeley, Director of Counterterrorism and Organized Crime Programs at Global Risk International.
Despite a bleak outlook drifting into 2026, local governments, regional institutions, and external actors are exploring solutions. Will peace efforts finally turn the tide? 🤔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
