Author

Solly Rakgomo
  • Transnational networks, shadow globalisation in Sudan conflict

    The civil war in Sudan is no exception. Sudan has been a country experiencing a humanitarian crisis since the military clashes in 2023. There are strong allegations of foreign interference through illicit funding, which has exacerbated this crisis....

  • Horn of Africa and the geopolitics of seaports

    Thirty years following Eritrean independence, Ethiopia’s maritime ambition forced an old question back into view.Will port infrastructure foster regional harmony or merely intensify tensions under the guise of economic development?Despite shiny,...

  • Implications of geopolitics on the decline of Polisario Front

    This signals the decline of the separatist movement, which Algeria has supported for reasons beyond just geography, including regional influence. This decline was not caused by a sudden decision or military force, but by a series of political,...

  • Consequences of humanitarian aid in war zones

    These principles were established so that humanitarian action would be separate from politics and could not be politicised. Over time, another approach emerged from Woodrow Wilson, who believed that humanitarian aid in disaster and conflict crises...

  • Africa faces a multitude of security challenges

    Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that in dealing with existing conflicts and disputes on the continent, it is necessary to mobilise collective efforts to resolve them and that they “must be confined to this continent and...

  • The rise of the Gen Z’s in African politics

    The Arab Spring symbolized the power of collective action to shatter political stagnation. A little over a decade later, a new generation, Gen Z, has revived protest culture in a vastly different form. From Nepal and Sri Lanka to Morocco and...

  • The new international order of perpetual tensions

    In this sense, the contemporary global order is not merely in transition; it is tilting into a zone of turbulence where regional wars, great power rivalries, and unprecedented alliances intertwine to shape an uncertain future. The war in Ukraine,...

  • West Africa has become a dangerous powder keg

    As the world’s attention remains focused on Europe and the Indo-Pacific, Islamic extremist organisations are gaining traction and territory along Africa’s “coup belt”. Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, all ruled by pro-Russian military juntas,...

  • At 80 years the UN needs deep introspection

    With UN leadership commemorating eight decades of multilateralism with a gathering on “the path ahead for a more inclusive and responsive multilateral system”, the institution finds itself mired in a profound crisis of credibility, funding and...

  • The threat of modern day slavery

    The Senegambia region of the African continent witnessed the forced mass displacement of a considerable portion of the African population in the hope of serving European interests. Transported in inhumane conditions, they were coerced into working on...

  • Aviation industry in the era of cyber vulnerability

    The aviation industry has undertaken a massive digital transformation in the last two decades to enhance operational effectiveness and the experience of travelers.Thales’ 2025 report revealed a drastic 600% increase in digital attacks at the global...

  • Understanding Russia-Iran-China alliance in global power shifts

    connections. These nations are exchanging military hardware, aligning their diplomatic strategies, engaging in combined military drills, and offering mutual support in international forums. Such developments, particularly amid the prolonged Ukraine...

  • Boko Haram’s ideological crisis

    This article examines the group’s use of violence in the name of jihad, highlighting how their interpretation deviates from traditional Islamic teachings. The term “jihad” has often been misused by radical groups like Boko Haram to justify...

  • Deep intelligence and low cost weapons in modern warfare

    Operation Spider’s Web can be considered a watershed moment in the Russia–Ukraine war, but cannot be understood as a watershed alone without comparing it with other recent events such as Israel’s Pager attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and...

  • Dangerous geopolitics of global maritime chokepoints

    This diversion adds approximately 10 to 15 days to delivery schedules and raises transportation costs by 30 to 40%. The repercussions of this logistical shift ripple across the global economy, from delayed deliveries and increased fuel consumption to...

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