What is the MENA region? MENA is the acronym for “Middle East and North Africa”, regularly used in academic and business writings. It refers to a large region, from Morocco in northwest Africa to Iran
Somalia and Ethiopia feud over arms influx
Somalia accused Ethiopia of smuggling weapons on Tuesday amid fears that arms going into the conflict-riven Horn of Africa nation could end up in the hands of Islamist militants. The neighbours traded barbs a day
Hundreds die from cholera as war rages in Sudan
More than 430 people have died from cholera in the past month, Sudan’s health ministry says, as civil war continues to ravage the country. The number of infections has risen to about 14,000, it said
La junte du Burkina Faso dénonce les complots de coup d’Etat
La junte militaire du Burkina Faso a accusé des personnalités en exil d’orchestrer un complot visant à renverser la junte dirigée par le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, qui dirige actuellement le pays. Le ministre de la
Morocco’s Future Rests In The Hands Of Its Youth – OpEd
Morocco stands at a pivotal crossroads. As the 2030 FIFA World Cup approaches, the nation is poised to step onto the global stage like never before, with new opportunities for development, growth, and international recognition.
Africa’s Food Security Beyond Russian Grains Partnerships – OpEd
Until sustainable food security is established through modernizing agriculture and ensuring adequate support for local farmers, Russia’s grain supply would still remain as a soft bait (i) to reinforce the existing time-tested relationships with Africa
China’s Mediation Diplomacy Hits A Roadblock In Africa – Analysis
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in April 2022, signals a clear break from the country’s traditional non-interference policy and reflects its aspiration to be a global security provider. But as China stumbles to protect
US General Explains US Movements, Partnerships In West Africa – Interview
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command’s Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America’s military withdrawal, following the country’s July 2023 coup. Per an
Hungary PM’s African Adventure Sparks Speculation
From a favour for Orban’s son, to murky business and resource deals, to an intelligence hub for Russia, the motives behind Hungary’s planned military mission to Chad remain opaque.You can call it boundless ambition when
Amid International Silence, Guinea’s Coup Regime Imperils Transition
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over the past three years, the Sahel and West Africa have seen an alarming number of military coups. With the region’s stability and security hanging in the balance, the international community has promoted