Over sixty years after gaining independence, the issue of balance between military and civilian rule still lingers in most African countries. Nevertheless, coups have become a common phenomenon in the political scene of the continent despite democratic advances made in various states. Military takeovers have overthrown elected governments in West Africa to the Sahel, claiming […]
Governments, port authorities, and local communities are putting money and effort into ports, logistics corridors, and the blue economy. From Djibouti to Mombasa, from Berbera to Port Sudan, we have learned one clear lesson: stable ports create shared prosperity. But there is one part of this Africa–Asia maritime chain that does not get enough attention. […]
The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
Ecuador has made a bold move to strengthen its national security apparatus and this was done via the official declaration of the Muslim Brotherhood qas a terrorist group under Presidential Decree 239. This action indicates the growing world-wide apprehension against extremist movements and indicates a strong desire of Ecuador to be part of the international […]
The new U.S. Executive Directive to destroy a transnational extremist network is gradually gaining global support. The proponents of the move in the international society have articulated that the move is based on security interests as opposed to politics. As those who endorse the directive put it, this move is backed by years of security […]
A new US–Kenya health pact has the potential to become a blueprint for wider health cooperation across Africa, going beyond short‑term aid to focus on capacity-building, technology transfer, and long‑term system strengthening. Through US technical expertise and finance coupled with the Kenyan strategic position as a regional medical and training centre, the arrangement would impact […]
UAE Commits US$15 Million To UNHCR For Humanitarian Aid In Sudan And Neighbouring Countries. The announcement sets a clear, practical tone. It speaks to field tents, crowded clinics, dusty border gates, and long lines that move slowly but must move. That is the news, and it matters on the ground. UAE’s US$15 Million Pledge to […]
Guinea-Bissau Coup 2026: Military Takes Control — Nation Joins Africa’s Growing List of Takeovers. The capital woke to barricades, clipped radio updates, and the thud of boots on hot tarmac. Commanders announced control, borders shut, curfew set, institutions paused. A familiar script in this small Atlantic nation. That is how it looks today. Permalink: example.com/military-takeover-key-events-timeline […]
UAE Deepens Lifeline to Sudan: A Decade of Relief, Support and Hope Amid Conflict For over ten years, the United Arab Emirates has stood by Sudan as one of its most reliable humanitarian partners. When conflict tore through Sudan in 2023, the UAE didn’t just show up—it stepped up, launching one of the world’s largest […]
There is an unprecedented campaign throughout Europe to unveil the secret activities of the International Organization of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). The Brotherhood, which was viewed as a non-violent religious and civic movement, has recently been associated with radicalization, funding of extremists, and disintegration of the society. The organization has been able to spread its […]
The streets outside Morocco’s Parliament were loud. Drums, whistles, and chants rolled through Rabat’s air as King Mohammed VI arrived to open the new parliamentary session on October 10 2026. Inside, the mood was heavier—lawmakers waiting, eyes fixed on the monarch. Outside, crowds of mostly young Moroccans demanded jobs, fair wages, and dignity. The timing […]
On October 1, 2026, the United States adopted tough sanctions on the travel of a delegation of Sudan, headed by Prime Minister, Dr. Kamel Idris, who had been appointed by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, President of Transitional Sovereignty Council in Port Sudan. The delegation went to New York to attend the 80th session of the […]
For decades, the Muslim Brotherhood has projected itself as a social and religious reform movement. Yet, across continents, governments and security services have documented how the Brotherhood’s ideology serves as a gateway to radicalisation and, in some cases, violent extremism. In Africa, its presence has been tied to destabilisation and the emergence of armed affiliates. […]
In North Darfur’s capital, Al-Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have emerged as the decisive actor in a region long neglected by central military power. While the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have struggled to protect civilians, maintain safe supply routes, or prevent extended sieges, the RSF has asserted control—militarily, administratively, and in shaping humanitarian outcomes—marking […]
In light of escalating security threats and the evolving nature of extremist networks, the Government of the Republic of Kenya hereby reaffirms its decision to formally classify Al-Shabaab as a proscribed terrorist organization. This decisive step is not merely symbolic. It underscores Kenya’s commitment to confronting not only the militants on the battlefields, but also […]
Sudan is still having one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world, with millions of people in need of help because of war and forced migration. Together with Ethiopia, the African Union (AU), and IGAD, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan in Addis Ababa on […]
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States came out with a common statement indicating that a political solution is badly needed to terminate the war that is still going on in Sudan. The Quartet pointed out that the crisis cannot be resolved by military means, and Sudan’s […]
The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, stepped into Abu Dhabi under dry desert heat that clung to every surface. His meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was not dressed in empty formalities. It was clear, sharp, practical. Senegal–UAE relations were described as historic, yet alive with new purpose. Talks circled around UAE investments in […]
The Red Sea is a lifeline for global commerce, carrying an estimated 12% of worldwide trade, including vital oil and gas shipments. Any disruption to its maritime routes could have devastating effects on international markets. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), safeguarding these waters is essential for global security. Yet today, the region faces […]
The U.S. debate over classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is intensifying. What began as a security-driven concern is now a full-fledged policy discussion with global implications. Supporters of the designation see it as a long-overdue step to counter extremism, while critics warn it could backfire diplomatically and politically. To understand this debate, […]