Islamic State militants launched a devastating attack on a Puntland military base, killing nearly 100 people and signaling an escalation in Somalia’s ongoing battle against jihadist insurgents.

The capture of Bukavu by M23 rebels marks a major escalation in DR Congo’s conflict, with Rwanda-backed forces expanding their control and Uganda threatening intervention, deepening the region’s instability.

Sudan’s civil war has led to catastrophic violence, with mounting civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and the involvement of extremist groups threatening to further destabilize the region.