If U.S. officials continue to let Moscow keep Libyan factions divided while deepening the Russian military footprint, the result will be growing security threats to NATO and Africa. As international attention remains focused elsewhere, Russia
Ethiopia War Security Review
Key Takeaways: Northern Axis. The Critical Threats Project (CTP) partially corroborated reports claiming that Eritrean forces had entered Tigray and advanced south through Adigrat before retreating north under Ethiopian drone pressure, although CTP is unable
As tensions soar in the African horn, Egypt prepares to deploy troops to Somalia
Egypt has not released any information about the size of the contingent it would deploy within the mission or within bilateral cooperation with Somalia. Technical military teams from Egypt, including advisors, trainers and officers, are
Five years after Kais Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s streets are stirring again
Tunis – On 3 September, the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), the National Order of Lawyers, and the Tunisian League for Human Rights launched a joint coordination framework, bringing together three of the four organisations
Can Yemen’s divided coalition turn the tide against the Houthis?
When the Houthis launched attacks along Yemen’s western coast on 3 September, internationally recognised government-aligned forces were unprepared for what was the largest offensive since the ceasefire signed in 2022. Their response revealed a series
How Houthi military aggression in the Red Sea threatens Africa
Growing ties between the Houthis and al-Shabaab could turn Red Sea instability into a more dangerous security threat for Africa. The United States-Israel February attack on Iran led to the Iran-backed Houthi militia of Yemen
Des drones éthiopiens frappent des troupes érythréennes au Tigré
De nouvelles frappes de drones éthiopiens auraient visé des forces érythréennes dans le nord du Tigré. Selon l’observatoire des conflits ACLED et plusieurs témoins, des troupes et des munitions érythréennes présentes autour d’Adigrat ont été
Why is Israel maneuvering to shift the Middle East conflagration to Africa?
From David Ben-Gurion—the architect of a state whose foundations remain a subject of debate—to Benjamin Netanyahu, a master of maintaining constant tension, the “periphery doctrine” has remained a cornerstone of Israeli foreign policy. Its essence
Ethiopia and Eritrea Near Conflict; Egypt Forms anti-Ethiopia Coalition; Mali Retakes Kidal: Africa File, October 8, 2026
Key Takeaways: Ethiopia. Ethiopian federal forces captured the Tigray regional capital Mekele and have advanced north and west toward operationally significant towns, likely spurring Eritrea to deploy a limited number of reinforcements into northern Ethiopia
Yemen War Live Updates: Saudi Airlines Plane Damaged By Fire At Riyadh Airport After Projectile Strike
Yemen War Live: Yemen is emerging as the latest flashpoint in the Middle East, with Saudi-backed forces claiming fresh gains in western Taiz as Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports. Riyadh says three civilians were killed