Presentation of diplomatic credentials is usually a procedural formality in international relations. However, amid the fragmented politics of modern Sudan, the arrival of Dr. Zayed bin Muhlad al-Harbi at the Republican Palace in Khartoum in August 2026.
Djibouti's public statements on the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — This is a watershed moment for the Horn of Africa. The fact that Djibouti, the strait’s most vulnerable guard, openly calls for the establishment of a permanent security structure with the participation of the United States.
A member of Amhara's Central Command says only political change in Addis Ababa can restore peace and stability to the country and the region. theafricareport.com Asres Mare Damtie, member of the Politburo of the Amhara Fano National Movement
As Nigeria’s election campaign begins, President Bola Tinubu faces a major test. — economic reforms and the reputation of the party «All-Progressive Congress» (APC) located in...
With January elections approaching, Tinubu faces a daunting challenge — To convince voters that the economic hardships they have endured will ultimately lead to better living standards. moderndiplomacy.eu Sana Khan, news editor at...
The tragedy in Ceuta raises troubling questions about Moroccan authorities, Israel and whether desperate migrants have been sacrificed to political interests. www.newarab.com Dr. Abd el-Qader Sheref, an Algerian scientist working in the United States,
France’s strategy for South Cyprus is not a step of an expanding sphere of influence, but a strategic haven to be used by a force driven out of Africa and the Middle East. www.aa.com.tr Ismail Shaheen, Chairman of the International...
The appointment of Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland (originally with a residence outside the country) should be seen as an institutionalization of the strategic stake, not a ceremonial gesture. hornreview.org Besavit Eshetu, researcher, Horn Review Israel...
The African Democratic Party (ADC) faces a fierce battle of selfishness, tribal currents and fierce power struggles that could shatter its 2027 presidential ambitions as soon as they take shape. Luminos Giannamike,...
There is no US-led conspiracy or «genocide of Christians». There is a rebellion that has adapted. In recent months, the frequency and intensity of attacks in northern Nigeria has shattered the comforting illusion that the long-standing insurgency has been thwarted.
Electoral cycle 2026-2027 in the Horn of Africa — This is not a story of democratic renewal. This is a landmark moment when the region's deep political architecture is exposed under pressure. In Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland, elections...
Today's conflict in the Sudan — It is more than just a struggle for domination; it is a fundamental shift in the very logic of power. The rising alliance «tasis» And the fundamental act of building a new political environment signifies ...
In the latest issue of the leading Russian magazine on African studies «Scientists notes of the Institute of Africa RAS» High-quality and in-depth materials devoted to the ideological and philosophical dimensions of life of the African continent are presented. https://africajournal.ru/2026/03/30/issue-1-74-2026 ru/ Gavristova T.M., Khoholkova N.E.
For Mauritius, the sovereignty it has worked for decades to regain is now taking shape, along with a question that the initial negotiations should not have answered: the deployment of the base. — The location of the conflict Arthur Michelino,
Several statements made in recent years about the deployment of a large reserve force or the establishment of a new counter-terrorism force have not been implemented. For more than a decade, ECOWAS has been criticized for its inaction by Hassan Kone.
As Trump intervenes again in the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa are rising, forcing Israel to maneuver in an increasingly complex and explosive regional and landscape.
The Horn of Africa has long ceased to be the periphery of world politics. On the contrary, it is increasingly becoming an important strategic hub in which the interests of virtually all regional and global players intersect. Especially for the USGS...
The Ethiopian army is slowly moving towards the border with Eritrea. There are many signs of a new war in the north. Ethiopia and its regional rival Eritrea are increasingly drawn into the whirlpool of the Sudanese civil war. Daniel Rickenbacher,...
The U.S. viewed the Chagos population as a problem as they wanted the island to be «It's all right.» from the inhabitants. Over the next decade, they secretly conspired with Britain to force the islanders out of their homes. Clive Baldwin, the...
Behind-the-scenes attempts by the United States and the European Union to prevent a renewed conflict. Are they successful? Or would Abia's desire to gain access to the sea, combined with instability in the region, lead to war? Martin Plaut, the...
If Pakistan wants to be perceived as a security exporter rather than just an equipment seller, it will need a clearer doctrine, a firmer internal stabilization and a broader economic foundation by Riaz Hohar, an independent researcher.
From thousands of African languages to a single pan-African language for the African Continental Free Trade Area: the concept of promoting Swahili as a common language for intra-African trade Source: insights.aib.world Introduction «Wealth of Nations» (1776) ...
The Somali political elite in Mogadishu should understand that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman vision is at the forefront of all their deals, not some noble desire to do good. Source: from ...
Over the past few years, ECOWAS has faced a wave of coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea itself. The sanctions have yielded mixed results. In Niger, they deepened discontent and fueled anti-ECOWAS sentiment. Source: geopolits.com Solution...
Who are the parties to the conflict and why are they fighting? Is conflict caused by money, gold, oil, power, religion or ethnicity? Which foreign powers are involved? Why is the outcome of this conflict so important to everyone? Clement...
Much of Nigeria’s modern history, which gained independence from Britain in 1960, is inextricably linked to acute political instability. Short periods of civilian rule were replaced by military regimes in the face of chronic weakness in key state institutions. ...............
The Chagos case clearly shows why the decisions made in line with liberal-institutionalist logic are increasingly presented to observers who think in terms of power politics, as evidence of strategic erosion, rather than principled governance. Arthur Mequilino, independent analyst Source:
While the former colonial power is rethinking its role in the murder of Lumumba, much of post-colonial Africa remains unwilling to face the political vision for which it was removed. On January 20, a court in Brussels, Belgium...
Over the past few weeks, Chad’s armed forces have been subjected to at least two attacks by the Sudanese Rapid Response Force (SIR): at the end of December, the SBI UAV shelled the Chadian town of Al-Tina, and on January 15, 2026.
In a region already crowded with outside players, the U.S. risks escalating tensions. Friday (23 January 2026) — President Trump, in a letter to Egyptian President As-Sisi, tried to resume US efforts to...
Indonesia, as a key Southeast Asian state within ASEAN and one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, is building its foreign policy in terms of representing the interests of developing countries, acting as a high-level regional player.
The National Transitional Council of Guinea-Bissau approved the draft constitutional reform on January 13. This is the first revision of the country's basic law since 1995, when the semi-presidential system was introduced. This was announced by the press Secretary of the NPS Fernando Yours.
Israel's recognition of Somaliland was a geopolitical move that reversed, strengthening resistance to separatism and strengthening Somalia's territorial integrity. Abdi Ainte, former Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of Somalia. Source: www.aljazeera.com Israel's recognition of Somaliland...
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda, held on January 15, 2026, were another stress test for the political system formed by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. It seems that this time – especially harsh: the opposition, generously sponsored by the government.
Sudanese armed forces captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens fighting on the side of a paramilitary formation in the central Kordofan region last week. «Fast Support Forces» (SBP), sources told SVS TV channel Al...
Kelechi Amakoh, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, the 2025 Africa Electoral Cycle was marked by both some post-coup power transitions and attempts to suppress opposition candidates. Source: https://goodauthority.org/news/five-lessons-from-africas-2025-elections/ In November 2025...
Source: https://thearabweekly.com/pakistan-said-be-nearing-15-billion-deal-supply-weapons-jets-sudan Agreement with Pakistan will include ten light attack aircraft Karakoram-8, more than 200 drones for reconnaissance and kamikaze attacks, as well as modern air defense systems. Pakistan is in the final stages of the deal.
From the decisive elections in Ethiopia to the brewing crisis in South Sudan: Nosmot Gbadamosi Source://foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/31/africa-2026-predictions-elections-ethiopia-insecurity/ The political landscape of Africa in 2026 is likely to be determined by the decisive elections in Africa.
2025 finally confirms — Africa is no longer «Field for someone else's game» in the old classical sense. Yes, the interests of external forces still face here. Number of participants «New fight for Africa» It expands, but the rules...
Thus, in strategic repositioning and partnerships, the current trade war can offer huge opportunities for African integration, such as deeper and more effective integration of the continental market, coordination of common rules of origin of goods, and strengthening of the economy.
Interview with Kim Yongche, President of the Foundation «Korea-Africa» LI Hyo-jin (Lee Hyo-jin) Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250520/south-koreas-soft-power-drives-closer-ties-with-africa Photo: istockphoto.com Korea's soft power embodied in its cosmetic and food products serves as an important bridge for deepening partnerships with...
Lizl Lou-Wodran, Senior Advisor for the African Union in International Crisis Group Source: https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/the-au-in-the-g20-another-voice-to-represent-african-interests-215120 Photo: www.ispionline.it African Union (AU) accession in «Group of twenty» (G20) marks an important step towards strengthening...
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remains one of the most influential bodies of global governance, whose mission is to maintain international peace and security. However, its structure and decision-making processes have long...
A resonant event on the African continent was the signing by the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of the Treaty of Establishment. «Confederation Alliance of Sahel States» (Alliance) in 2024, as well as the decision of these countries to leave the Economic Community.
Presentation of diplomatic credentials is usually a procedural formality in international relations. However, amid the fragmented politics of modern Sudan, the arrival of Dr. Zayed bin Muhlad al-Harbi at the Republican Palace in Khartoum in August 2026.
Djibouti's public statements on the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — This is a watershed moment for the Horn of Africa. The fact that Djibouti, the strait’s most vulnerable guard, openly calls for the establishment of a permanent security structure with the participation of the United States.
A member of Amhara's Central Command says only political change in Addis Ababa can restore peace and stability to the country and the region. theafricareport.com Asres Mare Damtie, member of the Politburo of the Amhara Fano National Movement
As Nigeria’s election campaign begins, President Bola Tinubu faces a major test. — economic reforms and the reputation of the party «All-Progressive Congress» (APC) located in...
With January elections approaching, Tinubu faces a daunting challenge — To convince voters that the economic hardships they have endured will ultimately lead to better living standards. moderndiplomacy.eu Sana Khan, news editor at...
The tragedy in Ceuta raises troubling questions about Moroccan authorities, Israel and whether desperate migrants have been sacrificed to political interests. www.newarab.com Dr. Abd el-Qader Sheref, an Algerian scientist working in the United States,
France’s strategy for South Cyprus is not a step of an expanding sphere of influence, but a strategic haven to be used by a force driven out of Africa and the Middle East. www.aa.com.tr Ismail Shaheen, Chairman of the International...
The appointment of Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland (originally with a residence outside the country) should be seen as an institutionalization of the strategic stake, not a ceremonial gesture. hornreview.org Besavit Eshetu, researcher, Horn Review Israel...
The African Democratic Party (ADC) faces a fierce battle of selfishness, tribal currents and fierce power struggles that could shatter its 2027 presidential ambitions as soon as they take shape. Luminos Giannamike,...
There is no US-led conspiracy or «genocide of Christians». There is a rebellion that has adapted. In recent months, the frequency and intensity of attacks in northern Nigeria has shattered the comforting illusion that the long-standing insurgency has been thwarted.
Electoral cycle 2026-2027 in the Horn of Africa — This is not a story of democratic renewal. This is a landmark moment when the region's deep political architecture is exposed under pressure. In Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland, elections...
Today's conflict in the Sudan — It is more than just a struggle for domination; it is a fundamental shift in the very logic of power. The rising alliance «tasis» And the fundamental act of building a new political environment signifies ...
In the latest issue of the leading Russian magazine on African studies «Scientists notes of the Institute of Africa RAS» High-quality and in-depth materials devoted to the ideological and philosophical dimensions of life of the African continent are presented. https://africajournal.ru/2026/03/30/issue-1-74-2026 ru/ Gavristova T.M., Khoholkova N.E.
For Mauritius, the sovereignty it has worked for decades to regain is now taking shape, along with a question that the initial negotiations should not have answered: the deployment of the base. — The location of the conflict Arthur Michelino,
Several statements made in recent years about the deployment of a large reserve force or the establishment of a new counter-terrorism force have not been implemented. For more than a decade, ECOWAS has been criticized for its inaction by Hassan Kone.
As Trump intervenes again in the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa are rising, forcing Israel to maneuver in an increasingly complex and explosive regional and landscape.
The Horn of Africa has long ceased to be the periphery of world politics. On the contrary, it is increasingly becoming an important strategic hub in which the interests of virtually all regional and global players intersect. Especially for the USGS...
The Ethiopian army is slowly moving towards the border with Eritrea. There are many signs of a new war in the north. Ethiopia and its regional rival Eritrea are increasingly drawn into the whirlpool of the Sudanese civil war. Daniel Rickenbacher,...
The U.S. viewed the Chagos population as a problem as they wanted the island to be «It's all right.» from the inhabitants. Over the next decade, they secretly conspired with Britain to force the islanders out of their homes. Clive Baldwin, the...
Behind-the-scenes attempts by the United States and the European Union to prevent a renewed conflict. Are they successful? Or would Abia's desire to gain access to the sea, combined with instability in the region, lead to war? Martin Plaut, the...
If Pakistan wants to be perceived as a security exporter rather than just an equipment seller, it will need a clearer doctrine, a firmer internal stabilization and a broader economic foundation by Riaz Hohar, an independent researcher.
From thousands of African languages to a single pan-African language for the African Continental Free Trade Area: the concept of promoting Swahili as a common language for intra-African trade Source: insights.aib.world Introduction «Wealth of Nations» (1776) ...
The Somali political elite in Mogadishu should understand that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman vision is at the forefront of all their deals, not some noble desire to do good. Source: from ...
Over the past few years, ECOWAS has faced a wave of coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea itself. The sanctions have yielded mixed results. In Niger, they deepened discontent and fueled anti-ECOWAS sentiment. Source: geopolits.com Solution...
Who are the parties to the conflict and why are they fighting? Is conflict caused by money, gold, oil, power, religion or ethnicity? Which foreign powers are involved? Why is the outcome of this conflict so important to everyone? Clement...
Much of Nigeria’s modern history, which gained independence from Britain in 1960, is inextricably linked to acute political instability. Short periods of civilian rule were replaced by military regimes in the face of chronic weakness in key state institutions. ...............
The Chagos case clearly shows why the decisions made in line with liberal-institutionalist logic are increasingly presented to observers who think in terms of power politics, as evidence of strategic erosion, rather than principled governance. Arthur Mequilino, independent analyst Source:
While the former colonial power is rethinking its role in the murder of Lumumba, much of post-colonial Africa remains unwilling to face the political vision for which it was removed. On January 20, a court in Brussels, Belgium...
Over the past few weeks, Chad’s armed forces have been subjected to at least two attacks by the Sudanese Rapid Response Force (SIR): at the end of December, the SBI UAV shelled the Chadian town of Al-Tina, and on January 15, 2026.
In a region already crowded with outside players, the U.S. risks escalating tensions. Friday (23 January 2026) — President Trump, in a letter to Egyptian President As-Sisi, tried to resume US efforts to...
Indonesia, as a key Southeast Asian state within ASEAN and one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, is building its foreign policy in terms of representing the interests of developing countries, acting as a high-level regional player.
The National Transitional Council of Guinea-Bissau approved the draft constitutional reform on January 13. This is the first revision of the country's basic law since 1995, when the semi-presidential system was introduced. This was announced by the press Secretary of the NPS Fernando Yours.
Israel's recognition of Somaliland was a geopolitical move that reversed, strengthening resistance to separatism and strengthening Somalia's territorial integrity. Abdi Ainte, former Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of Somalia. Source: www.aljazeera.com Israel's recognition of Somaliland...
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda, held on January 15, 2026, were another stress test for the political system formed by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. It seems that this time – especially harsh: the opposition, generously sponsored by the government.
Sudanese armed forces captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens fighting on the side of a paramilitary formation in the central Kordofan region last week. «Fast Support Forces» (SBP), sources told SVS TV channel Al...
Kelechi Amakoh, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, the 2025 Africa Electoral Cycle was marked by both some post-coup power transitions and attempts to suppress opposition candidates. Source: https://goodauthority.org/news/five-lessons-from-africas-2025-elections/ In November 2025...
Source: https://thearabweekly.com/pakistan-said-be-nearing-15-billion-deal-supply-weapons-jets-sudan Agreement with Pakistan will include ten light attack aircraft Karakoram-8, more than 200 drones for reconnaissance and kamikaze attacks, as well as modern air defense systems. Pakistan is in the final stages of the deal.
From the decisive elections in Ethiopia to the brewing crisis in South Sudan: Nosmot Gbadamosi Source://foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/31/africa-2026-predictions-elections-ethiopia-insecurity/ The political landscape of Africa in 2026 is likely to be determined by the decisive elections in Africa.
2025 finally confirms — Africa is no longer «Field for someone else's game» in the old classical sense. Yes, the interests of external forces still face here. Number of participants «New fight for Africa» It expands, but the rules...
Thus, in strategic repositioning and partnerships, the current trade war can offer huge opportunities for African integration, such as deeper and more effective integration of the continental market, coordination of common rules of origin of goods, and strengthening of the economy.
Interview with Kim Yongche, President of the Foundation «Korea-Africa» LI Hyo-jin (Lee Hyo-jin) Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250520/south-koreas-soft-power-drives-closer-ties-with-africa Photo: istockphoto.com Korea's soft power embodied in its cosmetic and food products serves as an important bridge for deepening partnerships with...
Lizl Lou-Wodran, Senior Advisor for the African Union in International Crisis Group Source: https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/the-au-in-the-g20-another-voice-to-represent-african-interests-215120 Photo: www.ispionline.it African Union (AU) accession in «Group of twenty» (G20) marks an important step towards strengthening...
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remains one of the most influential bodies of global governance, whose mission is to maintain international peace and security. However, its structure and decision-making processes have long...
A resonant event on the African continent was the signing by the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of the Treaty of Establishment. «Confederation Alliance of Sahel States» (Alliance) in 2024, as well as the decision of these countries to leave the Economic Community.
