Stake News Check #23 from 1/30/2026 to 2/12/2026 Institutional Dynamics and Security Challenges in Africa
In recent weeks, several political and security developments have shaped the news across Africa. In Burkina Faso, the transitional parliament unanimously adopted a law dissolving political parties and organizations, repealing the main legal frameworks governing the party system. The authorities say the measure is intended to reform the national political system and adapt institutional structures to current challenges, while some analysts view it as a democratic setback.[1]
In Nigeria, the United States and Abuja confirmed the upcoming deployment of 200 American military instructors tasked with providing training and technical support to Nigerian forces. The cooperation aims to strengthen coordination of complex operations against armed groups, amid ongoing security threats.[2]
On the security front, the Islamic State in the Sahel claimed responsibility for an attack on the international airport and an airbase in Niamey, Niger. Nigerien authorities said security forces repelled the assailants and reported that several were killed. On the same day, a separate attack claimed by the Islamic State West Africa Province targeted a military base in northeastern Nigeria.[3]
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the AFC/M23 rebel coalition claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport. Provincial authorities stated that the drones were intercepted before reaching their target. The claim comes amid continued tensions in eastern DRC and as ceasefire discussions are underway under international mediation.[4]
Finally, in Libya, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi and wanted by the International Criminal Court, was killed at his residence near Zintan, according to several media outlets and close sources. The exact circumstances of his death remain subject to differing accounts, and an investigation has been opened.[5]
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1)Burkina Faso
2)Nigeria
3)Niger
4)DRC
5)Libya