Al-Shabaab, the wealthiest and most lethal affiliate of al-Qa`ida, has been wreaking havoc in the East African region since 2006. Its continued resilience, even in the face of mounting counterinsurgency efforts, is underpinned by its
What Next After U.S. and UK Strikes on the Houthis?
In response to repeated attacks by the Houthis on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the U.S. and UK launched airstrikes overnight 11-12 January against Houthi positions in Yemen. In this Q&A, Crisis Group looks
The Military-University-Industry Complex Targets Africa – OpEd
The Pentagon launched the Minerva Research Initiative in 2008 as a “DoD-sponsored, university-based social science research initiative that focuses on areas of strategic importance to the US national security policy.” It is intended “to identify
Can South Sudan Meet Its Election Deadline This Time? – Analysis
In August 2022, South Sudan’s transitional government extended its term to February 2025, with elections planned for December 2024. The extension would allow time for ironing out challenges in implementing the country’s 2018 peace agreement,
How The Red Sea Crisis Threatens Global Trade And Security – OpEd
The Red Sea is a strategic and valuable region for the world as it connects Asia, Europe and Africa through one of the most vital maritime routes. However, the Red Sea is facing a serious
Korybko To Addis Standard: Somalia Has Nobody To Blame But Itself For The Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
Here’s the full interview that I gave to Addis Standard’s Abdi Biyenssa about the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland, excerpts of which were included in his article titled “In-depth: Navigating new
Burkina Faso : Elimination d’un groupe terroriste dans la Boucle du Mouhoun
Un groupe d’une dizaine de terroristes a été neutralisé mardi au cours d’une opération menée par l’armée burkinabè dans la région de la Boucle du Mouhoun, située à l’ouest du pays, plus précisément dans la
Ethiopia Inducts Turkish Drones, Russian-Made Su-30 Fighter Jets
The Ethiopian Air Force has acquired an undisclosed number of Akinci unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey and Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets. During the handover ceremony, two Su-30 planes were displayed as the Akinci
The Horn Of Africa States: A Local Solution For The Region – OpEd
The Horn of Africa States is one of the most fragile states in Africa and, indeed, the world. They four SEED countries represent four of the poorest countries in the continent as well as four
Yemen: Houthi Missile Hits Ship Southeast Of Aden
The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization said it received reports of a missile hitting a ship southeast of Yemen’s southern city of Aden, shortly after residents in the central province of Al-Bayda and neighboring Abyan