Could Alberta separatists tear Canada apart? | DW News Separatists in Canada's western oil-rich province Alberta have long sought greater autonomy from Ottawa — and now they say they have collected enough signatures to back a referendum on independence. Tomi Oladipo talks to Canadian analyst Lori Williams from Calgary's Mount Royal University about what's fueling the breakaway movement and its chances of success. #Could #Alberta #separatists #tear #Canada

Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister, and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako. #Mali #crisis #Jihadist #fighters #and

'A common enemy, but not a common project': A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali Mali is facing its most serious security challenge in years as jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists launch coordinated attacks and tighten a blockade around the capital, Bamako, increasing pressure on the country’s military rulers. The latest escalation, however, raises fresh questions about the strength of the alliance between the two groups. #common #enemy #but #not #common

Mali crisis deepens as separatists and jihadists step up attacks Mali’s military launched strikes on Kidal after separatist Azawad Liberation Front fighters claimed control, while coordinated attacks with jihadist group JNIM intensified insecurity. As rebels push to expand their reach and demand the withdrawal of Russian forces, jihadists have also announced a blockade of roads into the capital Bamako, raising fears of further escalation. #Mali #crisis #deepens #separatists #and

Mali's Tuareg rebels vow regime 'will fall', urge Russian forces to withdraw A spokesperson for Mali's Tuareg rebel group Azawad Liberation Front pledged on Wednesday that the country's ruling junta "will fall" and said the group wanted to see Russian forces withdraw "from all of Mali" after weekend attacks by Islamist insurgents and Tuareg separatists targeting major cities. #Malis #Tuareg #rebels #vow #regime

Who is Iyad Ag Ghali, Mali’s most wanted man? An alliance of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists has carried out the largest coordinated attack in over a decade in Mali. The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group — Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin — has expanded in recent years. #Who #Iyad #Ghali #Malis #most

Insurgent alliance strikes at heart of Mali’s junta, exposing limits of Russian protection Mali’s ruling junta was reeling on Monday after coordinated attacks by separatists and al Qaeda-linked jihadists sparked two days of fierce fighting across the country. It was the most serious challenge to Mali's central government since a 2012 rebel offensive was pushed back by the intervention of French forces. #Insurgent #alliance #strikes #heart #Malis

'Unable to cope': Malian army, Wagner 'overstretched' by Tuareg separatists and jihadist militants Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow on the Africa Program at Chatham House. According to Melly, what we are witnessing is the convergence of multiple fractures: political, territorial, and military. #Unable #cope #Malian #army #Wagner

Pope Leo heads to Cameroon with message of peace as separatists announce 3-day truce Pope Leo XIV will touch down in Cameroon Wednesday for the next stop on his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa. Separatist groups in the English-speaking west declared a three-day ceasefire to allow the pontiff to travel to the conflict-ridden region. #Pope #Leo #heads #Cameroon #with

Separatists launch 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan Ethnic Baloch separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least ten policemen, officials said, the latest violence in insurgency-hit southwest region. FRANCE 24's correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah reports that the situation in the provincial capital of Quetta remains tense. #Separatists #launch #coordinated #attacks #southwest

Can you believe this? Separatists from Alberta are actually consulting with officials at the White House! This revelation, reported by the Financial Times, raises serious questions about U.S. involvement in Canadian domestic affairs. Premier of Canada is right to demand respect for his country's sovereignty. It seems like the Trump administration’s willingness to engage with fringe groups is a dangerous precedent, potentially undermining diplomatic relations. What does this mean for the stability in North America? We should keep a close eye on these developments. What do you think about the U.S. government meeting with such groups? https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32566103,separatysci-z-alberty-konsultuja-sie-z-bialym-domem-w-lutym.html #AlbertaSeparatists #WhiteHouse #CanadaUSRelations #Sovereignty

Is Alberta really ready to break away from Canada? The recent meeting between Trump officials and separatists from this oil-rich province raises some serious questions about the future of Canadian unity. Can a political agenda driven by external influences really foster genuine independence? As tensions mount between the White House and figures like Mark Carney, it seems that Alberta's separatists are trying to capitalize on the moment. But what does this mean for the average Canadian? Are we watching a legitimate movement, or is this just a political play that will fizzle out? Let's discuss – do you think Alberta has what it takes to become an independent nation, or is this just a pipe dream? https://www.ft.com/content/11dc2140-6a5d-4536-b766-52c920affcc7 #AlbertaIndependence #CanadianPolitics #Trump #Separation

Yemen separatists lose contact with delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks Yemeni separatists said on Wednesday they had lost contact with more than 50 senior delegates who had travelled to Riyadh for talks, and accused Saudi Arabia of arbitrarily detaining the group. Witnesses last saw the delegates boarding a black bus at Riyadh airport. #Yemen #separatists #lose #contact #with

Scores of Yemeni separatists killed in clashes and strikes, military official says At least 80 fighters from Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) have been killed in clashes with Saudi-backed forces since Friday, a military official said Sunday. The ongoing offensive, aimed at reclaiming territory seized by the UAE-backed STC, has also left 152 wounded and 130 captured. #Scores #Yemeni #separatists #killed #clashes

'The State of South Arabia': Yemen separatists announce plan for independence Yemen's southern separatist movement has announced a constitution and aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north. #The #State #South #Arabia #Yemen

UAE to withdraw remaining forces from Yemen following Saudi strike The United Arab Emirates announced on December 30 the withdrawal of its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia set a 24-hour deadline for their departure, following a Saudi strike in a Yemeni port controlled by UAE-backed separatists. Initially intervening on the same side in the Yemeni war over a decade ago, the UAE and Saudi Arabia's relation has deteriorated these past few years. #UAE #withdraw #remaining #forces #from

Yemeni separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of air strikes in eastern provinces Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists on Friday (December 26) accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged.  #Yemeni #separatists #accuse #Saudi #Arabia

Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of air strikes but leave door open to coordination Yemeni separatists on Friday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged. While vowing they will not be deterred, the Southern Transitional Council said it remains open to coordination with the kingdom, underscoring strains within the Saudi-led coalition. #Yemen #separatists #accuse #Saudi #Arabia