Can the ICGLR reclaim its relevance in the Great Lakes Region?
Nearly 10 months after seizing Goma, M23 rebels still hold much of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s North and South Kivu provinces. Since regionally driven peace initiatives have stalled, mediation efforts have shifted
What does America want from Nigeria?, By Simbo Olorunfemi
Whatever the true interest of America is, through strategic engagement, this can be negotiated and resolved to the mutual benefit of both parties. Sometime in 2004, reports emerged of plans by the US Navy to
Sudan’s Islamist General: How Al-Burhan’s Alliance with Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood Threatens U.S. and Israeli Security
While diplomats speak of ceasefires and “inclusive transitions,” Tehran is laying the groundwork for something far more dangerous: a military beachhead on the Red Sea, operated through its newest ally in Khartoum, General Abdel Fattah
‘Mines and protests’: Niger’s uranium nationalisation shakes indebted France
For years, France choreographed the politics of the Sahel with soldiers and secret deals. Today, the tables have turned For half a century, Niger’s plains fed France’s atomic dreams. The uranium pulled from the ground
France is a state sponsor of terror, AES countries declare
“Nostalgic for the colonial era and concerned by the loss of influence in Sahel”, France is intent on destabilizing the AES by providing intelligence, “logistical support, arms and ammunition” to the terrorist groups, Mali, Burkina
The Takeover Of Sudan By The Muslim Brotherhood Since 1989 – RSF Leader Hemedti: The RSF Will Work On ‘Liberating The Sudanese People From The Muslim Brotherhood’ – Part II
Sudan’s ongoing civil war is not just a clash between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their former military allies-turned rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is a calculated power grab by the Muslim
Trump’s Next Big Deal Awaits in Africa
President Donald Trump’s reshaping of U.S. diplomacy has touched only the tip of the iceberg in Africa but the vast continent, home to more than 1.5 billion people and large shares of critical resources, has
AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers
AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answersThe AU’s zero tolerance of coups should be matched by a similar attitude towards the poor governance that provokes youth protests. All eyes are on the new
Can Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan Trade Peace for Prosperity?
Peace between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan hinges on their ability to agree on Red Sea trade routes, set rules for shipping, and even divide up parts of the coast. Since the 18th century, global and
