The U.S. military base in Berbera is strategically placed to counteract this threat. By securing this region, the U.S. aims to ensure the free flow of...
Controversial Operations: Examining the History and Challenges of AU Peacekeeping in Somalia Since its inception in 2007, the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia has undergone...
As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Africa emerges as a strategic pivot in the global trade landscape, with China ramping up economic partnerships across...
Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier set to steer Trump’s Africa policy, signaling a major pivot to security-focused diplomacy on the continent. President Trump nominates Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier, a...
Exploring the Strategic, Economic, and Social Catalysts Behind the Persistent Militant Attacks in Kenya’s Coastal Gem. Lamu County has become a focal point for Al-Shabab’s operations...
The recent suspension of USAID funds highlights the urgent need for African nations to reassess their reliance on external support and confront internal challenges of governance...
Renewed Conflict Looms as Strategic Tensions and Old Grievances Surface Between Horn of Africa Neighbors. The recent escalations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reignited concerns over...
In a strategic move to redefine its copper trade, Zambia collaborates with Mercuria, targeting a massive increase in production to boost its stake in global markets. ...
The recent naval cooperation agreement between Ethiopia and Russia signals a significant geopolitical shift in the Horn of Africa, potentially reshaping regional maritime security dynamics. Ethiopia’s...
New US immigration regulations categorize 43 countries for restricted entry, ranging from total bans to severe limitations, according to the latest State Department plan. In a...
As the U.S. intensifies airstrikes targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia, the broader implications signal a strategic shift in America’s global counterterrorism approach. February saw a...
In a landmark meeting, Israel and Ethiopia vow to combat Al-Shabaab and Houthi insurgencies, highlighting a significant escalation in their joint counterterrorism efforts. During a pivotal...
From Peace Agreements to Perilous Standoffs: The Complex Dynamics Endangering Stability in the Horn of Africa. The fragile peace that briefly united Ethiopia and Eritrea after...
From promise to ridicule, Kenya’s President Ruto’s vow to buy a mega chapati-making machine stirs mockery and concerns over government priorities. President William Ruto’s promise to...
African Air Chiefs Converge in Zambia to Forge a Unified Strategy for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations. Air force commanders from across Africa convened at the...
The activation of the ECOWAS regional standby force marks a significant step in West Africa’s fight against terrorism, especially given the challenges following the withdrawal of...
As clashes intensify in South Sudan, the U.S. State Department takes decisive action, ordering nonemergency personnel to evacuate amidst fears of a collapsing peace agreement. The...
Vital PEACE Cable damage in the Red Sea puts East Africa’s connectivity on hold, with repairs expected to drag into mid-April 2025. The recent disruption of...
The recent roundtable discussion, “Information Bridge: Russia – Africa,” held on March 6, 2025, at the State Duma of the Russian Federation, signifies a major stride...
A silent yet explosive battle brews in Eastern Somaliland, where the discovery of oil has drawn a complex web of geopolitical tensions and ambitions. This is...