Handshakes in Moscow, Hard Truths at Home
The third Russia-Africa Summit, held in Moscow on 28–29 October 2026, brought together representatives from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state.
Ethiopia at War Again
For years, Ethiopia’s federal government and regional militias existed in an uneasy truce. Violence flared and alliances shifted, but the country repeatedly avoided a return to the scale of the…
From Assab to Berbera: Eritrea Sounds the Alarm on UAE Port Imperialism
Eritrea’s foreign minister, Osman Saleh, has accused the United Arab Emirates of “port imperialism” in Africa.
Beyond the Russian Smokescreen: The Real Geopolitics of Niger’s Foiled Coup
The recent foiled coup attempt in Niamey, the details of which were publicly exposed by Captain (now promoted to General) Roger Gabriel, has highlighted the deep fractures within Niger’s security…
Ethiopia on the Brink: Shererina Clashes Signal Collapse of Pretoria Accord
The heavy fighting that erupted in western Tigray before dawn on Saturday has entered its fourth day, with the front line settling into an uneasy, fragile calm as of Tuesday…
How Africa Can Stop Absorbing the World’s Crises
The next crisis is impossible to predict. It may stem from a geopolitical flashpoint, a currency fluctuation, a climate event, or an unforeseen conflict. Its origin matters less than the…
The New Red Sea Frontline: How the War on Iran is Redrawing Somalia’s Geopolitical Map
The catalyst for the current regional realignment is the unprecedented strangulation of global maritime trade, driven by the broader outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Senegal’s Political Crisis: From Brotherhood to Institutional Showdown
Less than two years after their revolutionary alliance brought down the old regime, Senegal’s two most powerful men—President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko—are locked in a full-blown institutional crisis.
The Coordinated Strike That Failed to Break Mali
On April 25, 2026, Mali faced its most complex security challenge in over a decade. Before dawn, explosions and heavy gunfire rippled across more than 1,000 kilometres of territory...
When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia
For many countries, conflict in the Gulf is a geopolitical headline. For Somalia, it is something far more immediate.