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....
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,...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Diplomacy, though often slow and imperfect, remains the most effective and sustainable avenue for de-escalation and resolution. By prioritising dialogue, mutual concessions, and international cooperation, the global community can chart a course...
The SADC region is facing challenges of insurgency in Mozambique and the recent Eswatini uprisings. The Great lakes region especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo is another conflict prone region, Alshabaab terror group is a security nightmare...
This convergence of violence and visibility is where the term “the oxygen of publicity,” coined by playwright Arthur Miller, becomes relevant.Miller’s phrase refers to the idea that publicity is the lifeblood of those seeking to make their...
The idea for this seminal document was born in the early days of Salim’s tenure at the organisation’s helm. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience, Salim was struck by the weakening commitment of member states to the OAU’s founding...
During the June 2025 conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States, this dependency was exposed through the abrupt and significant increase in crude oil futures.Financial markets rapidly priced in heightened risk, illustrating how deeply...
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