Russia has pioneered a model of disinformation to gain political influence in Africa that is now being replicated by other actors across the continent. Disinformation is the intentional dissemination of false information with the intent
Oversight and Accountability to Improve Security Sector Governance in Africa
Oversight, accountability, and governance of the security sector are essential ingredients to a capable and effective force, mitigating infractions and contributing to a learning environment that improves future practices. Highlights A lack of strong security
Military Professionalism
Military professionalism is a standard of conduct exercised by members of the armed forces to effectively provide security for citizens while upholding the values of service to the public, subordination to democratic civilian authority, allegiance
Somaliland port pact puts moribund Lapsset in the spotlight
Ethiopia’s determination to gain direct passage to the Red Sea to be used as a military base and for commercial purposes for the next 50 years has once more thrust the $25 billion Lamu Port
US, Britain Blast Houthi Targets In Yemen, Killing At Least 5 Fighters
The United States, Britain and a handful of other allies answered dozens of Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with a series of powerful airstrikes designed to
Escalating Tensions In Horn Of Africa: New Military Alliances And Ethiopia’s Appetite For Conflict – OpEd
The political landscape in the Horn of Africa is rapidly evolving, with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the center of a potentially explosive situation. His audacious strategies and appetite for risk, particularly regarding Ethiopia’s
IntelBrief: Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Civil War Escalates Sharply
As Ethiopia’s civil war continues to drag on, Tigrayan rebels are advancing toward the capital, leading the government in Addis Ababa to declare a state of emergency, currently slated for six months. The Tigrayan People’s
«L’opération Barkhane a anéanti l’armée malienne, a anéanti le peuple malien»
Onze ans après le lancement de l’opération Serval au Mali, plus tard rebaptisée Barkhane, le vice-Président du COREMA estime auprès de Sputnik Afrique que la présence militaire française dans ce pays a un «bilan calamiteux».
Ethiopia: Aspirations to Return Home for Tigrayan IDPs Left Hanging in the Air Despite Promises
More than a year after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, and restoration of peace to most parts of Tigray, the task of returning IDPs to their homes remain elusive and
Salafi-Jihadi Movement Weekly Update, January 10, 2024: New IS Campaign Presents Pro-Palestine Propaganda Opportunities for Sub-Saharan Affiliates
Data Cutoff: January 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. Key Takeaway: IS affiliates across sub-Saharan Africa have claimed attacks as part of the new IS global campaign and could attempt to carry out high-visibility attacks against