Le président sénégalais est arrivé jeudi 11 janvier à Nouakchott après avoir répondu à l’invitation de son homologue mauritanien et repart ce vendredi. Une rencontre attendue à quelque mois des prochaines élections présidentielles dans leurs
Mapping Disinformation in Africa
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
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
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
Geopolitics Of Ethiopia’s Red Sea Seaport Fiasco – OpEd
Ever since Ethiopia and semi-autonomous region of Somaliland signed a controversial memorandum of understanding that ignited flames of outrage among Somali nationalists everywhere, it instantly attracted various international media attention. Though the full content of
Nigeria: Foreign Criminals Go For Gold – Analysis
Nigeria’s mining sector is diverse in mineral resources that make a significant contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product. The country is endowed with an estimated US$700 billion in commercially viable minerals, giving it the
New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa
An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off
The Somali Leader Is Looking For Allies As He Plots Hybrid War Against Ethiopia & Somaliland
Eritrea and Somalia are on the same side vis-à-vis Ethiopia in the regional security dilemma, it already trains members of the Somali Armed Forces, and Eritrea was sanctioned by the UNSC from 2009-2018 for allegedly
Somaliland defence minister resigns over sea access deal with Ethiopia
Somaliland’s Defence Minister has resigned in protest over a deal allowing Ethiopia to use a port in the breakaway Somali region. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticized President Muse Bihi Abdi for not consulting the ministers on
Sudanese civilian coalition reiterates readiness to meet al-Burhan
Omer al-Digair, head of the Sudanese Congress Party and a leadership member of the coalition of civilian forces ‘Tagadum’, announced their readiness to meet with Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council