On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an
Red Sea Showdown Brewing in Northern Somalia; New Fronts in Sudan: Africa File, January 29, 2026
Key Takeaways: Somalia. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) inaugurated a new federal member state in northern Somalia amid political disputes with the anti-FGS Puntland and Somaliland regions and those regions’ Emirati and Israeli partners.
Houthi Actions Force World Food Programme to Close Operations in Northern Yemen
In a dramatic move, the World Food Programme (WFP) is shuttering its operations in northern Yemen, which is currently controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis, UN officials confirmed on January 29. The Houthis placed restrictions on
ISWAP terrorists capture 13 soldiers, kill seven – Report
Insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13 soldiers, killing seven others, including a commanding officer, in an ambush near Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
Army facilitates return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon
The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east. The Nigerian Army said its troops have facilitated the safe
Oil prices rise for third consecutive day amid US–Iran tension
Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending gains for a third consecutive day as concerns grew that the United States could take military action against Iran—a key Middle Eastern oil producer—potentially disrupting regional supplies. Brent crude
L’AES, la fédération ou la chute
L’Histoire est cruelle mais claire : les fauves chassent pour vivre, donc par nécessité biologique. Ils s’arrêtent quand le ventre est plein, ou quand le risque dépasse le gain. Mais l’impérialisme, lui, ne chasse pas
Chad Tensions Strain RSF Supply Lines; African DRC Peace Efforts; Fano Merger: Africa File, January 22, 2026
Key Takeaways: Figure 1. Africa File, January 22, 2026 Source: Liam Karr. Sudan The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) conducted an attack on Chadian forces in Chad, raising tensions with a key partner amid disruptions to
Recognizing Somaliland: Israel’s Return to the Red Sea
Israel’s agreement with Somaliland will boost its security in the Red Sea Basin and may encourage the United States and other countries to follow suit, though political obstacles and complications abound. The surprise announcement on
Sudan Stands Between War and an Imposed Peace
Three possible scenarios have emerged for the war-torn country in 2026, but current realities suggest that a ceasefire and formal transition to civilian governance is the least likely. The conflict in Sudan continues unabated, with