Author: Ibrahim Abdi Samatar

Coordinated strike in Mali

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, striking simultaneously in Bamako, Kati, Sévaré, Gao, and Kidal.

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Somalia is walking a diplomatic tightrope

When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia

The recent war involving Iran—sparked by a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation—has once again placed Somalia in a precarious position, forcing it to navigate competing pressures while safeguarding its own fragile stability.

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Niger’s July Coup

Inside Niger’s July Coup and the Battle for Africa’s Soul

On July 26, 2023, Niger’s presidential guard seized power, detaining democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Two days later, on national television, the head of the guard declared himself the new leader of the “National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland” (CNSP).

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