Israel’s campaign in Gaza in response to Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks still overshadows Middle East politics, with the spectre of wider war or other regional instability ever present even as ceasefire talks appear to
An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The UN recently linked Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, to a shady mercenary deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s war-torn North Kivu. The alleged deal, and others like it, hold great risk
Effective Strategies for Countering Extremism in the Sahel: Importance of Economic Development to Community Engagement
Combating extremism in the Sahel region is a complex and pressing issue that requires a comprehensive review of the challenges and strategies currently in place. The Sahel, which spans several countries in West Africa, has
What is happening in Ethiopia’s Tigray region?
That is a question many have been asking since November 2020. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive after fighters allied to the regional administration in Tigray attacked a military base housing government troops.
Burkina Faso’s Captain Traoré: A Year in Power and the Path Forward
Since his rise to power a year ago, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the newly established leader of Burkina Faso, appears to have forged a strong rapport with the Burkinabe populace. The annals of Burkinabe history bear
South Sudan Teetering on the Edge: Is a Coup Imminent?
Post-war states in Africa are more often than not characterized by long, protracted wrangles and a common failure to live up to peace agreements, regardless of interventions made by both internal and external parties. This
The Case Against Military Rule
With Nigeria plunged into a full-blown crisis due to a worsening economic climate, a cross-section of Nigerians, desperate for a quick turnaround and certain that the Bola Tinubu administration has lost the plot, have started
The Horn Of Africa States: Mayhem And Instability – OpEd
Not learning from its mistakes is one of the greatest misfortunes of the Horn of Africa States. The best way of turning defeat into victory is basically to learn from one’s mistakes, which apparently the
Soudan : le général al-Burhane en quête de soutien en Libye
Le chef du Conseil souverain du Soudan Abdelfattah Al Burhan est en visite en Libye pour des entretiens avec le Premier ministre du gouvernement d’unité nationale, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. Cette visite s’incrit dans le cadre
Hunger, Terrorism and the Threat of War: Somalia’s Year of Crises
A 10-year defense and economic deal with Turkey to protect its seacoast and bolster its naval force. An agreement with the United States to construct five military bases for over $100 million. An enhanced defense