By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
The United States has expressed concern over strengthened military cooperation between Madagascar and Russia. Washington warns that similar partnerships concluded in West Africa have failed to contain violence by armed groups, according to Africa News.
Madagascar and the United States have signed a judicial cooperation agreement against cybercrime, after 13 centres were dismantled in Madagascar with help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The agreement was concluded in Washington during a meeting between Ernaivo Fanirisoa and Jeanine Ferris Pirro, according to L'Express de Madagascar.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
Senegal’s interior and public security minister received the commander of AFRICOM, the US military command for Africa, on a working visit. The two sides reaffirmed the Senegal-US partnership on security and defence, according to Dakaractu.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Dakaractu ·
The Nigerian army recovered six AK-47 rifles during operations against terrorist groups in Plateau State. The weapons, previously seized from security forces, were handed over by an intermediary on 10 November and placed under military control, according to security expert Zagazola Makama.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
Djibouti’s Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received Russia’s new ambassador Vasilii Livichuk to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, following the third Africa-Russia Summit. The talks focused on Djibouti’s role as a regional logistics hub and on hosting refugees, according to ADI.
🇩🇯 Djibouti · Source: ADI ·
Madagascar presents first preparatory election discussionsMadagascar’s head of state presented the findings of the first preparatory discussions on elections, a preliminary step before an electoral timetable that is still some way off. The new authorities, who took power after the fall of Andry Rajoelina in October 2025, have promised national consultations and elections in 2027, according to France 24.
Museveni’s party rejects plan for his son to succeed himUganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has rejected Yoweri Museveni’s plan to designate his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba as his successor to the presidency. A vote on his candidacy was suspended after four votes in favour and three against, revealing unusual opposition within the party, according to AFP cited by Africanews.The week in Africa
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