Africa
Nigeria Intensifies Strikes Against “ISIS in West Africa”: Strategic Analysis
The Event The Nigerian military conducted precision airstrikes targeting positions of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), resulting in the killing of more than 40 militants. This operation comes as part of…
Trump and the Renaissance Dam: Washington’s Bet on Breaking the Deadlock in the Horn of Africa
What’s the News? In January 2026, President Donald Trump has made a high-stakes return to the center of the Nile dispute, positioning himself as the ultimate mediator to break the decade-long deadlock over the Grand…
Burkina Faso – Escalating Al-Qaeda Attacks and a Worsening Security Crisis
Burkina Faso: Escalating Al-Qaeda Attacks and a Deepening Security Crisis General Situation: Burkina Faso faces a worsening security crisis since 2015, with the country experiencing continuous attacks from jihadist…
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Update: January 5, 2026 Yemen: The Battle for Hadramawt Reshapes the Gulf Influence Map Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have regained control of Mukalla, the strategic capital of Hadramawt province, following…
Egypt Affirms Support for Somalia’s Unity and Territorial Integrity
What’s the news? Egypt affirmed its full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition of a separatist region that would compromise state sovereignty. Arab News Brief…
African Force in Democratic Republic of Congo Seeks Coordinated Crisis Response
What’s the news? The Democratic Republic of Congo called for a coordinated African response to the security and humanitarian crisis in the country’s east, amid escalating conflict with rebels. Brief background: Eastern…
Tunisia-Saudi Arabia Sign Five Economic Agreements as Tunis Seeks Gulf Investment
The News: Tunisia and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements and memorandums of understanding Sunday during the 12th session of their Joint Committee in Riyadh, covering economic and media sectors. The accords emerged from…
Egypt Affirms Support for Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Central and West Africa
What’s the news? Egypt’s Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s support for efforts to eliminate terrorist organizations in central and west Africa and build African institutional capacities for counter-terrorism. Brief…
Nigeria Affirms US Security Partnership Following American Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
The News: Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that security cooperation with the United States remains active, responding to recent US airstrikes against ISIS (Daesh) positions in northwest Nigeria. The statement…