Tensions between the Ethiopian Government’s National Defense Force (ENDF) and the ethno-nationalist Tigray’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have escalated in recent weeks, with a drone strike on the city of Mekelle, nestled in the south-east of
How Stable is Mali’s Junta?
Recent successes in hostage diplomacy in the Sahel, such as the release of Kevin Rideout, stand in stark contrast to the grim reality of Mali’s current security landscape. Mali’s junta is deeply embattled, even as
Terrorist Rule In Mali Would Upend Region
Key Takeaways:A recent JNIM attack that killed Mali’s defence minister near Bamako, combined with an economic blockade and pressure in the north, has exposed the vulnerability of the military junta and raised fears the capital
Airstrikes Alone Are Not a Panacea Against Terrorist Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kinetic action continues to play a defining role in countries’ counterterrorism strategies in Africa, even in the face of mounting criticism due to civilian deaths. From the Sahel to the Lake Chad Basin and Somalia,
Beyond The Border: Four Hypotheses On The Migration Crisis In Ceuta – Analysis
Key Takeaways:Between 30–31 July more than 72,000 migrants entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta (with nearly 88 reported deaths), an unprecedented surge whose precise triggers remain debated.Leading explanations include misinterpretation of a Spanish court ruling
Burkina Faso : Traoré appelle à consolider la souveraineté nationale
A l’occasion du 66e anniversaire de l’indépendance du Burkina Faso, le président burkinabé Ibrahim Traoré a exhorté, mercredi 5 août, la population à redoubler d’efforts pour consolider la liberté et la souveraineté du pays. Dans
Is the UK an Innocent Onlooker to Corruption in Its Former Colonies—Now Strategic Partners?
While Kenya-UK relations are presented as glossy, a close evaluation reveals layers of British neocolonialism perpetuated through unequal agreements and the maintenance of secrecy networks and tax havens that encourage corruption and launder proceeds of
Tigray on the Precipice; New FDLR Demobilization Plan; Saudi Red Sea Task Force: Africa File, August 6, 2026
Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. The Ethiopian military (ENDF) and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) engaged in major but thus far limited fighting in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, increasing the immediate risk of miscalculation or further escalation
The Drone Attack on Egypt and the Widening Middle East War
Last week, Egypt’s Damietta Port was the target of a drone attack, allegedly directed by Iran—which would make it the first attack on the country by a foreign actor since 1973. This event should not
The Migration Wave That Embarrassed Morocco and Rattled Europe
What’s happening in Ceuta? What were the conditions or factors that contributed to it? Sarah Yerkes: Last week tens of thousands of migrants, primarily Moroccans, attempted to cross into Ceuta and (to a lesser extent)