What attitudes toward public infrastructure tell us about the state of the social contract in Nigeria. Two recent incidents in different parts of the country throw an instructive light on a critical aspect of Nigeria’s
The Horn Of Africa States: Peace And Profits – OpEd
The elite and the political class of the Horn of Africa States region, currently appear to be drifting, with no particular direction, unlike the predecessor leaderships of the region in the past. Despite their knowledge
Too Much Noise Over Russia’s Influence In Africa – OpEd
The second Russia-Africa summit is planned to demonstrate Russia’s stance against Western hegemony and its capitalist domination across Africa, to show Russia’s “non-Western friends” and to further solicit enormous support for its war in Ukraine.
Sudan’s Crisis Could Delay South Sudan’s Already Slow Transition – Analysis
The war that erupted in April between elements of Sudan’s security apparatus could hamper its neighbour South Sudan’s already sluggish peace process. The Sudan conflict has diverted regional and international attention away from pressuring South
Benghazi Deportation Drama: Notorious Terrorist Detained, Sparks Fears of Potential Release
Benghazi Update: In a dramatic turn of events on June 11th, 2023, the notorious terrorist Ziad Balaam, a key figure in the infamous 2012 Benghazi attacks on the U.S. Mission and CIA Annex, was detained
What Future for UN Peacekeeping in Africa after Mali Shutters Its Mission?
At Bamako’s request, the UN Security Council has begun drawing down the UN peacekeeping operation in Mali. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Richard Gowan and Daniel Forti explore the implications for blue helmet missions
Exploiting Ethiopia’s Inter-Religious Tension, Jihadi Narrative Claims Demolishing Mosques Is Part Of Global War On Islam
Over the past month, major jihadi outlets affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS) released content focusing on Ethiopia as a new battlefield for jihad, urging the Muslim community to revolt against the country’s
Russia And Africa: Sharing The Future Together In Multipolar World – Interview
Africa Business Initiative (ABI), business NGO, created with the support of Russian businesses as a platform for economic and legal expertise aimed at strengthening relations between Russia and Africa. The main goal of this organization
The Horn Of Africa States: Vigilance Against External Forces – OpEd
The world is full of challenges, which are increasing continuously. Nations are rising while others which were in the top tier seem to be on down-sliding economic slope, which seems to be now causing stirs
Mali : 51 terroristes éliminés par l’armée
Au moins 22 terroristes ont été tués lors d »’une embuscade déjouée » mercredi par un détachement militaire à Sokolo, dans le centre du Mali, selon l’armée malienne. »Les Forces armées maliennes ont déjoué, avec