More than a year after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, and restoration of peace to most parts of Tigray, the task of returning IDPs to their homes remain elusive and
Salafi-Jihadi Movement Weekly Update, January 10, 2024: New IS Campaign Presents Pro-Palestine Propaganda Opportunities for Sub-Saharan Affiliates
Data Cutoff: January 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. Key Takeaway: IS affiliates across sub-Saharan Africa have claimed attacks as part of the new IS global campaign and could attempt to carry out high-visibility attacks against
Cameroun : L’ONG « Première Urgence Internationale » Confrontée à Boko Haram dans l’Extrême-Nord
Trois membres de l’ONG « Première Urgence Internationale » ont été capturés mercredi dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord au Cameroun. Le rapt, imputé à des individus affiliés à Boko Haram, s’est déroulé vers 11h00, heure
Religious Rumblings
Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the Bola Tinubu administration, none more so than Nigerian Christians. The Christmas Eve attacks that, according to official estimates, left more than 100 people dead (the unofficial toll is much
Houthi Attacks And Military Escalation In The Red Sea: What’s At Stake? – Analysis
Since October 2023, the Houthi, an Iranian-backed Zaydi Shi’a militia operating under the alias Ansar Allah, have engaged in violent operations against international shipping in the vital Red Sea trade route using Iranian missiles, drones,
Geopolitics Of Ethiopia’s Red Sea Seaport Fiasco – OpEd
Ever since Ethiopia and semi-autonomous region of Somaliland signed a controversial memorandum of understanding that ignited flames of outrage among Somali nationalists everywhere, it instantly attracted various international media attention. Though the full content of
Egypt Reiterates Opposition To Displacement Of Palestinians In Gaza
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday reiterated his country’s opposition to any attempts at forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. He was addressing a joint press conference with visiting German counterpart Annalena
Nigeria: Foreign Criminals Go For Gold – Analysis
Nigeria’s mining sector is diverse in mineral resources that make a significant contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product. The country is endowed with an estimated US$700 billion in commercially viable minerals, giving it the
Why Gambian Ex-Minister Is On Trial In Switzerland For Crimes Against Humanity – OpEd
Who is Ousman Sonko? Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian minister under ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh, went on trial in Switzerland on January 8 for crimes against humanity in a long-awaited case. Sonko, 55, joined the
New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa
An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off