Democratic Republic of Congo: M23 takes Uvira amid a wider offensive in South Kivu Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels seized control of Uvira on 10 December, also capturing north and south corridors into the
A Black African Jew to UN and African Union: Israel just did your job in Somaliland – opinion
For over 30 years, Somaliland has behaved like a responsible state without being treated as one. And what have the UN and the AU done? Missions and communiqués about Somalia’s territorial integrity. As a Black
From Hargeisa to Berbera: Somaliland Voices React to Israel’s Recognition
Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland draws praise, caution, and strategic debate at home while triggering backlash from Somalia, Turkey, and the African Union Israel formally recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state on
Turkey’s intelligence chief declares Africa a strategic priority
Ibrahim Kalin says intelligence diplomacy delivering results from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa as Ankara deepens its trade and military ties with the continent Turkey is prioritising Africa, where strategic competition is accelerating,
Egypt rejects what it calls a “fantastic” Emirati offer
Egypt’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport, a state-owned firm, announced its firm rejection of any offer aimed at selling its stake in Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHC). The Egyptian company’s decision
Egypt prepares to launch major projects near Israeli border
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has decided to allocate several plots of land in North Sinai Governorate, including areas near Rafah, as part of its national plan to develop the Sinai Peninsula. The Official Gazette
Le renforcement des liens entre Al Shabaab et les Houthis aggrave les menaces pesant sur la sécurité dans la région de la mer Rouge
La multiplication des liens entre Al Shabaab et les Houthis favorise les deux groupes militants et contribue à accroître les menaces maritimes et terrestres de part et d’autre du golfe d’Aden. Les preuves d’une collaboration
Tendances migratoires à surveiller en Afrique en 2025
La forte restriction des migrations irrégulières hors du continent, combinée à l’escalade des facteurs d’incitation, continuera à façonner les priorités en matière de gouvernance et de sécurité en Afrique et soulignera la nécessité d’une plus
Ten security trends in Africa in 2025 in charts
Africa’s complex security landscape has been shaken by the combined effects of the growing regionalization of conflicts, offensives by militant Islamist groups, military coups and rivalries between outside actors. A return to images in the
The Africa Blind Spot: The US National Security Strategy and the Risks of Retreat
On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an