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What are Leymah Gbowee key strategies for peacebuilding?

The world knows Leymah Gbowee as the leader of a women’s peace movement that was instrumental in ending Liberia’s brutal civil war. Instead of relying on political authority or military might, she relied on ordinary women from diverse backgrounds who unified to call for an end to the war. The strength of Gbowee’s strategy is […]

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Classifying the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan: Strategic Implications for Stability and Regional Security

Sudan has gone through radical change over time in terms of politics and security; as such, classifying the Muslim Brotherhood will impact the political structure of Sudan as well as the complex relationship between religious and political ideologies in the region. This constitutes a concerted effort to oppose organisations accused of establishing a source of […]

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All You Need to Know About Gulf States’ Influence in Horn of Africa Conflicts

Conflicts in the Horn of Africa have been greatly influenced by Gulf states, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Their involvement has increased since the 2010s, with priorities frequently centred on regional dominance, strategic ports, and Red Sea security—sometimes at the price of local stability. Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan […]

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Will Kim Ju Ae Succeed Kim Jong Un? North Korea Succession Speculation Explained

Speculation about North Korea’s future leadership has intensified after multiple public appearances by Kim Ju Ae alongside her father. Political analysts and international observers are now debating whether she is being positioned as the next leader of the country. This article explains the background, the political signals, and what experts say about the possibility of […]

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Uganda Votes Under Digital Darkness: Tense National Election Amid Internet Blackout

The Ugandan National Election took place in an environment of heightened anxiety after the authorities instituted an Internet Blockade across the country just before the elections started on the 15th January, 2026. Prior to the elections taking place, the Government and the UCC had declared that the countenance of all Social Media Accounts, Messaging Applications, […]

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Military vs Civilian Rule: Why Coups Still Influence African Politics

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 […]

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Across the Red Sea, Africa Needs Stability in South Yemen

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. […]

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Ecuador’s Decree 239 Signals a New Phase in Global Counter-Extremism Efforts

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 […]

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U.S. Executive Directive Targeting Global Extremist Network Cast as an International Security Necessity

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 […]

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How the New US–Kenya Health Pact Could Reshape Africa’s Public-Health Landscape

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 […]

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Relief Push Expands As UAE Commits US$15M To UNHCR For Sudan Crisis

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 […]

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Guinea-Bissau Coup 2025: Region on Edge as Military Claims Control

Guinea-Bissau Coup 2025: 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

UAE Deepens Lifeline to Sudan in Aid Amid Ongoing Conflict

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 […]

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Unmasking Extremism: Europe’s Drive to Expose the Muslim Brotherhood’s Hidden Network and Ideological Influence

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 […]

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Morocco’s King Urges Parliament to Act as Youth Unrest Grows

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 2025. 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 […]

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U.S. Restricts Movement of Al-Burhan’s Delegation in New York

On October 1, 2025, 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 […]