Inside President Museveni’s Vision for a Unified East African Navy
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has doubled down on his call for unified maritime security efforts among the East African Community (EAC). The long-serving[…]
The Sahel’s Break with the ICC: Sovereignty, Justice, and Africa’s Changing World Order
In June 2026, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formally notified the United Nations (UN) of their decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court[…]
Inside Somaliland’s Ties with Israel Amidst Tension in Somalia
A small, self-declared republic on the northern edge of the Horn of Africa has achieved something it has been striving for over three decades:[…]
Extremist Groups and the Evolving Use of Digital Communication
Terrorist organisations are no longer fighting only with weapons. Increasingly, they are exploiting digital technologies to spread propaganda, recruit followers and coordinate operations across[…]
The Fragile Peace: Why DR Congo and M23 Talks Are Losing Momentum
A year ago, there was a glimmer of hope among diplomats regarding eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A US-facilitated deal between Kinshasa and[…]
Can Algeria Reclaim Its Role as the Sahel’s Diplomatic Power Broker?
On July 11, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria would return its ambassador to Bamako, a day after reopening its airspace to Malian[…]
Arson in Kenyan Boarding Schools: Why Is This Happening?
A fatal dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy reopened an old national wound, forcing Kenya to confront not only who starts school fires, but[…]
Nigeria-US Operation Against Islamic State Renews Focus On Counterterrorism in West Africa
The unfolding challenge of insecurity bedeviling Nigeria and the broader Lake Chad Basin region has drawn renewed attention after a joint counterterrorism operation conducted[…]
Somalia’s Constitutional Crisis: What Happens When a President Refuses to Leave Office?
Once again, the Republic of Somalia finds itself in a political conundrum which threatens to undermine years of state-building efforts. At the heart of[…]
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Poses Significant Economic Threat to East Africa
On May 5, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of a spike in suspected Ebola infections in Ituri Province in the Democratic[…]
Turkey-Kenya Military Deal: A New Strategic Alliance Takes Shape
Kenya and Turkey have recently signed a military deal that signals a significant shift in defence cooperation between the transcontinental nation straddling Southeastern Europe[…]
As Global Tensions Rise, Somali Pirates Are Making a Comeback
For over a decade, the issue of Somali piracy seemed to be a thing of the past, as dramatic hijackings which once dominated headlines[…]
Kenya & Italy explore New Avenues of Cooperation in Justice, Infrastructure, and Trade
Kenya and Italy have established long-standing diplomatic relations in political, economic, social, defence and security cooperation. The two countries’ bilateral partnership, which started in[…]
Nigeria’s troop deployment to Benin Highlights Regional Security Role in West Africa
In April 2026, the Nigerian government deployed troops to the neighbouring Republic of Benin in a move to support democratic stability and to prevent[…]
Diplomatic Victory or Costly Experiment? Reassessing Kenya’s Haiti Intervention
Kenya’s involvement in efforts to curb gang violence in Haiti is perhaps one of the more divisive topics in recent times, particularly because of[…]
The Power Play: US vs. China: The Battle for Africa’s 5G Future
Over time, Africa’s telecom sector has faced mounting pressure from surging data consumption, frequent fiber cuts, infrastructure vandalism, and complaints about service quality, prompting[…]
JNIM-Tuareg Operations Renew Focus on Mali’s Security Crisis
Mali’s security crisis has entered a new phase following coordinated attacks by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and Tuareg armed groups. The operations reportedly[…]
Diplomacy Under Fire: Why Sudan Has Accused Ethiopia of Direct Aggression
Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia, two Horn of Africa neighbours, have entered a tense new phase following Sudan’s accusation that drone attacks on Khartoum[…]
The Meth Pipeline: Nigeria, Mexico, and the New Face of Drug Trafficking
When operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) carried out a raid at a secluded forest location in Ogun State on Saturday,[…]
Who Gains More? Inside the Kenya-France Africa Forward Summit Agreements
In May 2026, Kenya hosted the Africa Forward Summit in partnership with France, the first time such a gathering was held outside a Francophone[…]
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