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Militant Islamist Groups in Africa Sustain High Pace of Lethality
Highlights There were an estimated 18,900 fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa in 2024. A sharp…
Funding for Somalia’s new AU peace mission hangs in the balance
With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now redouble their efforts to secure…
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more…
Maritime issues should top Somalia’s UN Security Council agenda
Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime…
Kenya military teams provide real-world medical care at Justified Accord
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 912th Field Hospital, 8th Medical Brigade, and Kenya Defence Forces medics provide…
Salaam Bank, Enabling Somalia’s Contactless Payment Solution
In recent years, Somalia has emerged as a leading player in the financial technology (FinTech) sector in East…
Strength in solidarity”: How mutual aid is helping women survive Sudan’s war
Women and girls have been especially impacted by the almost two-year war between the Sudanese army and the…
Why Conflict Mineral Narratives Don’t Explain the M23 Rebellion in DR Congo
The capture of North Kivu’s provincial capital, Goma, by the M23 armed group last month has brought renewed…
The war Ethiopia cannot avoid. The opposition’s role in charting an alternative path to political transformation
By: Muhammed H. and Idris A. are Professors at Addis Abeba University (AAU.) Under the Prosperity Party’s rule,…
East Africa AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye faces re-election challenge
The upcoming re-election of the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS), Bankole Adeoye,…
Ruto’s Government Prepares Public for Next Budget: A Cautious Approach Amidst Public Scrutiny
As the Kenyan government gears up for the unveiling of the next finance bill in three months, President…
Somali President Shocks AU During Chairperson Election
The African Union (AU) held its chairperson election on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Many leaders attended the important…
Morocco Expands Energy Ties with Europe to Secure Electricity Supply
Morocco is working to secure more electricity to meet growing demand. The National Office of Electricity and Drinking…
