The region has always been a bridge connecting Africa, Asia and Europe from ancient times to this day. Despite its apparent poverty, it still plays a pivotal role in world affairs and major and regional
What’s Holding Up The Speculative Russian-Eritrean Naval Base Talks?
The Russian Ambassador appeared to tacitly confirm that such talks are underway during his latest interview with TASS but suggested that Eritrea wants more than just rent in exchange for a base. Russian Ambassador to
Africa At Epicentre Of Global Armed Conflict Surge, PRIO Report Reveals
With over 330,000 battle-related deaths in three years, Africa is the region most affected by state-based conflicts, with 28 recorded in 2023, nearly doubling from 15 in 2013, according to a new report by the
Can Egyptians forgive the regime for inaction in Rafah?
Analysis: Growing public anger over Israel’s war in Gaza and threats to Egypt’s border are heaping pressure on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. In Egypt, everyone from talk show hosts to waiters in coffee shops are
Portrait d’un président : Ibrahim Traoré du Burkina Faso
Le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré est l’actuel président du Burkina Faso, ayant pris ses fonctions en septembre 2022 après un coup d’Etat militaire. Il est l’un des plus jeunes chefs d’Etat en Afrique. Né en 1988,
Regional Divisions Are Widening In Somalia Over Mogadishu Wanting To Kick Out Ethiopian Troops
Somalia might once again “Balkanize” if its Southwest State and Jubaland withdraw recognition of the federal government in protest over this policy following Puntland’s precedent earlier this spring in an unrelated dispute since Mogadishu would
Nigerian fishing community on edge after jihadists threaten attack
Nigerian fisherman Modu Umar has hardly slept for two weeks, torn between staying in his Baga community or fleeing after Islamist militants warned residents to leave their homes or face an attack. Umar, a 33-year-old
Yemen rebels say aid workers held over ‘US-Israeli spy network’
Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday said they had arrested a “spy network” operating under the cover of humanitarian organisations, after aid workers including 11 UN staff were held last week. The Iran-backed group claimed the
Egypt’s year-on-year inflation drops below 30% in first since January
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced that Egypt’s inflation rate has maintained its downturn for the fourth consecutive month, dropping to 28.15% in May from 32.54% in April. Egypt’s year-on-year inflation
UAE, Saudi, Iran, Egypt, Turkey FMs attend Russia’s BRICS meeting
The BRICS foreign ministers meeting focused on diplomatic developments related to the Gaza war and efforts to ditch the US dollar in international trade, among other matters. Russia and China are seeking to enhance ties