Oyo School Abduction: How Misinformation Shapes Public Response During Security Crises
On 15 May 2026, armed men stormed three schools in the Yawota and Ahoro-Esiele communities of Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, abducting 39[…]
The Galaxy of Information Manipulation in East Africa
For years, many Kenyans knew something unusual had happened during the 2013 and 2017 general elections, but there was no common vocabulary to describe[…]
Three Presidents, One Persistent Security Challenge: What Has Changed Since 2011?
In the Beginning In one of the farming communities in Kankara local government area of Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, women gather at the corner[…]
War Crimes as Content: Inside Wagner’s Monetised Atrocity Network
For several months, an investigation published within the Jeune Afrique Media Group, whose titles include Jeune Afrique and its sister publication The Africa Report,[…]
When Women Keep Watch: Women’s Vigilante and Community Security in Nigeria
Reports described the initiative in Jos, Plateau State, as a 20-member interfaith women’s patrol. Interviews and records reviewed for this article found a more[…]
Why China Is Engaging Journalists from The Global South
When nearly 120 journalists from more than 90 countries in the Global South gathered in Beijing in May 2026 under two distinct Chinese government-backed[…]
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[…]
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